Abstract: Objective To explore the association between leisure activity dimensions(physical activity, social activity, cognitive activity)and the risk of mild cognitive impairment(MCI)more accurately. Methods 352 older people in the community were enrolled. Their leisure activities and cognitive function using the Leisure Activity Questionnaire and Neuropsychological Scale. A general linear model and a binary logistic regression were used for data analyses. Results Age, gender, diabetes prevalence, and cognitive activities have been identified as influencing factors for MCI in the elderly. The likelihood of developing MCI increases with older age( OR=1.114,P=0.001). Elderly women have a 3.173 times higher risk of MCI compared to men( OR=3.173,P<0.001). Individuals with diabetes face a 2.211 times greater risk of MCI than those without diabetes(OR=2.211,P=0.022). Elderly people with higher cognitive activity index have lower risk of MCI(OR=0.912,P<0.000 1). Conclusion Infrequent participation in cognitive activities in leisure activities is associated with a higher risk of MCI.

Key words: leisure activities, mild cognitive impairment, cognition, aged

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