TABLE 3. Percentage of adults aged ≥45 years with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), by SCD-related functional limitation status in preceding 12 months — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 49 states,* Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, 2015–2016.
| Characteristic | All with SCD |
With SCD and functional limitations |
With SCD but no functional limitations |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unweighted no. | % (95% CI) | Unweighted no. | % (95% CI) | Unweighted no. | % (95% CI) | |
| Ever discussed SCD with a health care professional |
23,853 |
45.4 (43.8–46.9) |
11,111 |
58.1 (55.9–60.3) |
12,398 |
30.4 (34.6–35.6) |
| Gave up household activities or chores because of SCD† |
23,682 |
40.4 (38.9–42.0) |
11,078 |
81.1 (79.0–83.1) |
12,456 |
—§ |
| SCD interfered with ability to work, volunteer, or engage in social activities outside the home† | 23,675 | 36.5 (35.0–38.1) | 11,049 | 73.3 (71.4–75.3) | 12,456 | —§ |
Abbreviation: CI = confidence interval.
* Includes all states except Pennsylvania.
† Always, usually, or sometimes.
§ By definition.