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This study aimed to analyze the relationship between health-protective behaviors against fine particle exposure and cognitive function among the elderly. A total of 100 individuals aged 60 and above at a dementia relief center in a specific district participated in this study. Cognitive function was examined using the Cognitive Screening Test (CIST). Descriptive analysis, t-tests, cross-tabulations, binary logistic regression, and linear regression were used to analyze the data. The results indicated significant correlations between fine particle health-protective behaviors and cognitive function, which persisted even after adjusting for sociodemographic factors. These findings suggest that higher levels of protective behaviors are associated with better cognitive outcomes, highlighting the importance of interventions in aging populations. Further prospective studies are needed to determine whether fine particle health-protective behavior can help maintain cognitive function.
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International Journal of Environmental Health Research ( IJEHR ) is devoted to the rapid publication of research in environmental health, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in environmental health. Published articles encompass original research papers, technical notes and review articles. IJEHR publishes articles on all aspects of the interaction between the environment and human health. This interaction can broadly be divided into three areas: the natural environment and health – health implications and monitoring of air, water and soil pollutants and pollution and health improvements and air, water and soil quality standards; the built environment and health – occupational health and safety, exposure limits, monitoring and control of pollutants in the workplace, and standards of health; and communicable diseases – disease spread, control and prevention, food hygiene and control, and health aspects of rodents and insects. IJEHR is published in association with the International Federation of Environmental Health and includes news from the Federation of international meetings, courses and environmental health issues.
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