Factors Determining Subjective Health Perception Among Middle-and Upper-Middle Aged Individuals

In the present study, we identified factors of cognitive and physical performances predicting self-rated health perception (SRH) using an SRH questionnaire in 660 (298 men 362 women) upper-middle-aged community dwellers. addition, neuropsychological test battery ability tests were applied. A multiple regression analysis was conducted forced entry method; digit cancellation (D-CAT1), logical memory test, verbal fluency back strength, timed-up and-go (TUG), balancing age, sex independent variables, used as dependent variable. The results showed that variables D-CAT1(β = 0.175, p < 0.001), TUG(β −0.095, 0.026) body mass index (BMI; β 0.095, 0.018) significantly predicted participants’ SRH, whereas other including sex, did not contribute significantly. D-CAT1 exerted strongest effect on SRH. These findings indicate individuals use their strongly relate to prefrontal cortex functions form Based these findings, discussed possible effective strategies health-promoting staff local government can implement sustain or increase