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Exploring the association between higher education and steeper cognitive decline in a nationally representative longitudinal study in India

  • By

  • Emma Nichols

  • Richard N Jones

  • Alden L Gross

  • Eleanor Hayes-Larson

  • Erik Meijer

  • Miguel Arce Renteria

  • Lindsay C Kobayashi

  • Jinkook Lee

  • January 15, 2026

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    The study used data from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India to explore the link between educational attainment and cognitive decline.

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    Findings indicated that individuals with lower educational levels experienced steeper cognitive decline compared to those with higher education.

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    The analysis adjusted for demographic and early-life socioeconomic factors, ruling out practice effects and selective survival as explanations.

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    The research highlights the importance of education as a risk factor for dementia, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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    The study underscores the challenges in analyzing longitudinal cognitive data and suggests methodological approaches to address these issues.

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Exploring the association between higher education and steeper cognitive decline in a nationally representative longitudinal study in India

  • by Emma Nichols, Richard N Jones, Alden L Gross, Eleanor Hayes-Larson, Erik Meijer, Miguel Arce Renteria, Lindsay C Kobayashi, Jinkook Lee

  • January 15, 2026

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