Heterogeneity in the association between internet use and dementia among older adults: A machine-learning analysis.

Journal: Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
Published Date: May 26, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Internet use among older adults may reduce the risk of dementia, but it remains unknown how the effects vary across individuals. The aim of this study was to rigorously examine heterogeneity in the association between internet use and dementia among older adults with a machine learning approach.

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  • Atsushi Nakagomi
    Department of Social Preventive Medical Sciences, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-city, Chiba 263-8522, Japan. Electronic address: anakagomi0211@chiba-u.jp.
  • Katsunori Kondo
    Department of Social Preventive Medical Sciences, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Chiba, Japan.
  • Koichiro Shiba
    Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, MA 02118, United States.

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