Relationship of medical history and vascular characteristics to MCI
| Characteristic | % Subjects with MCI, n = 82 | % Control subjects, n =1270 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| χ2 Test was used. | |||
| Information is obtained from detailed questionnaires concerning medical history and medical conditions and events diagnosed by a physician. Midlife and late life indicate the visit when the questionnaire was answered. | |||
| MCI = mild cognitive impairment. | |||
| Angina pectoris | |||
| Midlife | 6.3 | 3.8 | 0.24 |
| Late life | 22.5 | 20.0 | 0.58 |
| Myocardial infarction | |||
| Midlife | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.39 |
| Late life | 20.3 | 13.7 | 0.18 |
| Cerebrovascular symptoms | |||
| Midlife | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.16 |
| Late life | 9.2 | 6.5 | 0.35 |
| Hypertension | |||
| Midlife | 43.2 | 31.6 | 0.03 |
| Late life | 40.5 | 35.6 | 0.38 |
| Antihypertensive drug treatment | |||
| Midlife | 12.2 | 14.5 | 0.57 |
| Late life | 39.0 | 35.9 | 0.57 |
| Cholesterol lowering drug treatment | |||
| Late life | 20.3 | 15.1 | 0.25 |
| Diabetes mellitus | |||
| Midlife | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.21 |
| Late life | 8.9 | 6.3 | 0.84 |
| Smoking | |||
| Midlife | 35.4 | 43.2 | 0.17 |
| Late life | 36.6 | 36.8 | 1.00 |
| Alcohol use | |||
| Midlife | 62.5 | 71.1 | 0.61 |
| Late life | 52.5 | 72.5 | <0.001 |