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Table 1 Descriptive statistics, cognitive health outcome variables (TILDA)

From: Road traffic noise and cognitive function in older adults: a cross-sectional investigation of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing

Variable

Units

n

Mean ± SD

Min.

Max.

Global cognitive function:

 Montreal Cognitive Assessment a

Error score

1407

4.2 ± 3.5

0.0

24.0

 Mini Mental State Examination b

Error score

1678

1.4 ± 2.0

0.0

26.0

Executive function:

 Animal Naming Test b

Score

1667

19.5 ± 5.8

0.0

44.0

 Colour Trail Test 2 a

Time (s)

1394

109.6 ± 46.2

43.5

645.1

Memory:

 Immediate recall b

Score

1678

6.1 ± 1.7

0.0

10.0

 Delayed recall b

Score

1679

6.3 ± 2.6

0.0

10.0

Processing speed:

 Choice Reaction Time a

Total time (ms)

1322

815.5 ± 401.4

474.9

4205.3

 Colour Trail Test 1 a

Time (s)

1412

57.5 ± 34.8

0.7

640.5

  1. SD denotes standard deviation.
  2. a Source: TILDA Health Assessment
  3. b Source: TILDA Computer Assisted Personal Interview