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. 2021 Jun 24;21:1173. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11068-1

Table 3.

Disparities in Functional Limitations a among Racial/Ethnic groups with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD)

White, Non-Hispanic Black, Non-Hispanic Hispanic
% (95% Confidence Interval) % (95% Confidence Interval % (95% Confidence Interval
Given up day-to-day chores due to confusion or memory loss ^
 Yes 37 (35.6–38.4) 53.7(49.7–57.7) 56.6(50.8–62.4)
Need assistance with day-to_day activities due to confusion or memory loss ^
 Yes 31.4 (30.1–32.7) 47.4 (43.4–51.3) 51.1(45.1–57.1)
Need help with day-to-day activities are you able to get it *
 Yes 87.2(85.8–88.7) 85.9(81.9–90.1) 87.2(82.5–91.9)
Confusion or memory loss interfere with work or social activities^
 Yes 34.2(32.9–35.6) 48.2(44.2–52.3) 40.9(35.3–46.5)
Discussed your confusion or memory loss with a health care professional *
 No 53.2(51.7–54.5) 53.2(49.1–57.2) 55.5(49.7–61.4)
SCD related functional limitations a ^
 Yes 45.9 (44.5–47.2) 63.5(59.7–67.3) 63.5(57.9–69.1)

a Defined as the presence of either of a respondent reporting that SCD always, usually, or sometimes (1) caused them to give up household chores or activities or (2) interfered with their ability to work, volunteer, or engage in social activities outside the home

^ p < .0001 * not significant