About The Study: In this cohort study of middle-aged and older adults across 4 countries, both higher maternal and paternal education were generally associated with slower cognitive decline, and these associations were mediated by participants’ own education. These findings highlight the long-term relevance of parental education for offspring cognitive health across diverse cultural or socioeconomic contexts, and support the potential benefits of improving educational attainment to reduce intergenerational disparities in late-life cognitive health.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Vivian Yawei Guo, PhD, email guoyw23@mail.sysu.edu.cn .
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.13036)
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