Gerontology

Demography

Cognitive psychology

Communication

Biology

Ethnic group

Cognition

Psychiatry

Developmental psychology

Recall

Anthropology

Paleontology

Test (biology)

Psychology

Cognitive decline

Sociology

Dementia

Medicine

Clinical psychology

Disease

Affect (linguistics)

Pathology

Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition

Background. The present study aimed to examine the long-term impact of CS on Executive Function (EF) and memory among older adults living in the community. Methods. Clock Drawing Test (CDT) and Delayed Word Recall Test (DWRT) were used to examine EF and memory, respectively, using four waves of National Health and Aging Trend Study. The respondents were asked whether they have ever smoked, length of smoking, and age of start and quit smoking. Results. CS can have a long-term impact on both EF and memory. However, current smoking can increase the risk of EF impairment compared to former smokers. Lung disease and current smoking can have a synergic effect of impairment in EF. Conclusion. In the long-term, smoking can negatively affect cognitive. Lung diseases and smoking can synergize their impacts on EF. The impact of smoking on cognition varies across ethnic groups; hence, educational programs targeting minorities can reduce discrepancies.

Cigarette smoking and cognitive function among older adults living in the community