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Table 3 Disparities in Functional Limitations a among Racial/Ethnic groups with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD)

From: Racial and ethnic disparities in subjective cognitive decline: a closer look, United States, 2015–2018

 

White, Non-Hispanic

Black, Non-Hispanic

Hispanic

% (95% Confidence Interval)

% (95% Confidence Interval

% (95% Confidence Interval

Given up day-to-day chores due to confusion or memory loss ^

 Yes

37 (35.6–38.4)

53.7(49.7–57.7)

56.6(50.8–62.4)

Need assistance with day-to_day activities due to confusion or memory loss ^

 Yes

31.4 (30.1–32.7)

47.4 (43.4–51.3)

51.1(45.1–57.1)

Need help with day-to-day activities are you able to get it *

 Yes

87.2(85.8–88.7)

85.9(81.9–90.1)

87.2(82.5–91.9)

Confusion or memory loss interfere with work or social activities^

 Yes

34.2(32.9–35.6)

48.2(44.2–52.3)

40.9(35.3–46.5)

Discussed your confusion or memory loss with a health care professional *

 No

53.2(51.7–54.5)

53.2(49.1–57.2)

55.5(49.7–61.4)

SCD related functional limitations a ^

 Yes

45.9 (44.5–47.2)

63.5(59.7–67.3)

63.5(57.9–69.1)

  1. a Defined as the presence of either of a respondent reporting that SCD always, usually, or sometimes (1) caused them to give up household chores or activities or (2) interfered with their ability to work, volunteer, or engage in social activities outside the home
  2. ^ p < .0001 * not significant