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Prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older non-western immigrants in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study

Authors :
Parlevliet, J.L.
Uysal-Bozkir, Ö.
Goudsmit, M.
van Campen, J.P.
Kok, R.M.
ter Riet, G.
Schmand, B.
de Rooij, S.E.
Lifelong Learning, Education & Assessment Research Network (LEARN)
Geriatrics
Other Research
Other departments
APH - Amsterdam Public Health
General practice
Medical Psychology
AMS - Amsterdam Movement Sciences
ANS - Neurodegeneration
FMG
Brein en Cognitie (Psychologie, FMG)
Source :
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 31(9), 1040-1049. Wiley, International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 31(9), 1040-1049. John Wiley and Sons Ltd, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 31(9), 1040-1049. John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Objective: In the Netherlands, persons of Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese descent form the largest groups of non-western immigrants. A high prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia has been described in immigrant populations in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. We determined the prevalence of MCI and dementia in older community-dwelling adults from the largest non-western immigrant groups in the Netherlands. Methods: Participants, aged 55 years and older, of Turkish, Moroccan (Arabic or Berber), Surinamese (Creole or Hindustani) or Dutch descent were recruited via their general practitioners. Cognitive deficits were assessed using the Cross-Cultural Dementia screening instrument, which was validated in poorly educated people from different cultures. Differences in prevalence rates of MCI and dementia between the immigrant groups and a native Dutch group were analysed using chi-square tests. Results: We included 2254 participants. Their mean age was 65.0 years (standard deviation, 7.5), and 44.4% were male. The prevalence of MCI was 13.0% in Turkish, 10.1% in Moroccan-Arabic, 9.4% in Moroccan-Berber and 11.9% in Surinamese-Hindustani participants, compared to 5.9% in Surinamese-Creoles and 3.3% in native Dutch. The prevalence of dementia was 14.8% in Turkish, 12.2% in Moroccan Arabic, 11.3% in Moroccan Berber and 12.6% in Surinamese-Hindustani participants, compared to 4.0% in Surinamese-Creoles and 3.5% in native Dutch. Conclusions: MCI and dementia were three to four times more prevalent in the majority of non-western immigrant groups when compared to the native Dutch population. These differences are important for planning and improving healthcare facilities. Copyright (C) 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08856230
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 31(9), 1040-1049. Wiley, International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 31(9), 1040-1049. John Wiley and Sons Ltd, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 31(9), 1040-1049. John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Accession number :
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