U-M/USC LASI
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Late Life influences on cognitive decline

Modifiable Protective and Risk Factors of Late-Life Cognitive Health and Dementia

 

Grant number: 1-RF1-AG-055273-01A1

Study Purpose

This study will determine the relationship of educational attainment, cardiovascular health, and ambient air pollution to the risk for cognitive decline and dementia in a nationally-representative sample of adults in India using new data from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI). 

Learn more about the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI)

Principal Investigators
Kenneth M. Langa Kenneth M Langa, MD, PhD
Cyrus Sturgis Research Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Research Professor, Institute of Gerontology
Research Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
Professor of Health Management and Policy
Jinkook Lee, PhD Jinkook Lee, PhD
Senior Economist
Director, Program on Global Aging, Health, and Policy
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology