Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Among U.S. Veterans With a History of MDD or PTSD: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Sex and Race

“Jackie” Bhattarai, Jagriti; E. Oehlert, Mary; D. Multon, Karen; W. Sumerall, Scott

doi:10.1177/0898264318781131

Public

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Among U.S. Veterans With a History of MDD or PTSD: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Sex and Race

Shared by NobleBlocks on Jun 14, 2018 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Jagriti “Jackie” Bhattarai

Mary E. Oehlert

Karen D. Multon

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed at age < 55 as predictors, and sex and race as potential moderators, of dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment. Method: Veterans ( N = 4,800) aged ⩾ 56 years w...

Discussions