Prevalence and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment in a tertiary care setting in Turkey

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between healthy cognition and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. There is limited information on the prevalence of MCI among older Turkish adults. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of MCI in Turkey. A cross-sectional study was conducted with community-dwelling older people who were admitted to a tertiary geriatric outpatient clinic. Information on demographics and clinical variables was obtained. We used a neuropsychological battery to assess the cognitive domains in each subject. Participants who fell below 1.5 standar…