Table 3.
Multivariable-adjusted1 mean (95% CI) Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), Stroop Test, and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) scores at Year 25 by presence of ≥5 ideal cardiovascular health components at none, 1, 2, or all 3 of the baseline (Year 0), Year 7, and Year 25 examinations, CARDIA (n = 2,932).
| ≥5 ideal cardiovascular health components present at: | n (%) | DSST (symbols) | Stroop Test (points) | RAVLT (words) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No exams | 1091 (37.2) | 67.8 (67.0, 68.7) | 23.8 (23.2, 24.4) | 8.0 (7.8, 8.1) |
| 1 exam | 806 (27.5) | 69.0 (68.0, 69.9) | 23.0 (22.3, 23.7) | 8.3 (8.1, 8.5) |
| 2 exams | 679 (23.2) | 70.1 (69.0, 71.3) | 22.5 (21.7, 23.3) | 8.2 (8.0, 8.5) |
| All 3 exams | 356 (12.1) | 71.4 (69.8, 73.1) | 21.8 (20.7, 23.0) | 8.5 (8.2, 8.8) |
| p-trend | < 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.006 |
1
Adjusted for age (years), sex, race (black, white), educational attainment (years), alcohol use (average ml/d), and study center (Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis, Oakland).