Table 3 Latent class conditional response probabilitiesa, behavioral risk factor surveillance system 2015-2020 (n=54,771)
From: A latent class analysis of cognitive decline in US adults, BRFSS 2015-2020
Subjective Cognitive Declineb | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Mild | Moderate | Severe | |
42.9%c | 22.3%c | 34.8%c | |
During the past 12 months … | |||
As a result of confusion or memory loss, how often have you given up day-to-day household activities or chores you used to do, such as cooking, cleaning, taking medications, driving, or paying bills? | |||
Always | 1.4% | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Usually | 0.6% | 5.5% | 14.4% |
Sometimes | 5.5% | 35.6% | 46.3% |
Rarely | 9.8% | 32.5% | 8.4% |
Never | 82.7% | 22.1% | 13.4% |
As a result of confusion or memory loss, how often do you need assistance with these day-to-day activities? | |||
Always | 0.1% | 0.0% | 19.5% |
Usually | 0.1% | 0.0% | 15.0% |
Sometimes | 0.3% | 0.3% | 65.4% |
Rarely | 6.6% | 58.6% | 0.0% |
Never | 93.0% | 41.0% | 0.0% |
When you need help with these day-to-day activities, how often are you able to get the help that you need? | |||
Always | 0.0% | 0.0% | 38.8% |
Usually | 0.0% | 0.0% | 20.2% |
Sometimes | 0.0% | 0.0% | 26.8% |
Rarely | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.5% |
Never/NA | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5.7% |
How often has confusion or memory loss interfered with your ability to work, volunteer, or engage in social activities outside the home? | |||
Always | 0.4% | 7.0% | 23.5% |
Usually | 0.0% | 5.9% | 14.0% |
Sometimes | 4.2% | 26.7% | 34.3% |
Rarely | 9.4% | 38.0% | 12.4% |
Never | 85.9% | 22.3% | 15.8% |
Have you or anyone else discussed your confusion or memory loss with a health care professional? | |||
Yes | 28.8% | 53.4% | 61.8% |
No | 71.2% | 46.6% | 38.2% |