September 11, 2025The GerontologistOpen Access

The Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Cognitive Decline Differs by Race

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White adults with high blood pressure experienced faster cognitive decline across several domains compared to Black adults with high blood pressure.
The average decline in global cognition was notably higher in White adults with variable blood pressure versus their Black counterparts.
Older adults with normal blood pressure showed no significant differences in cognitive decline regardless of race.
This study highlights the importance of considering race when examining the relationship between blood pressure and cognition.

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This analysis investigates cognitive decline related to blood pressure in Black and White older adults, suggesting significant racial differences.

Oliver et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis investigates cognitive decline related to blood pressure in Black and White older adults, suggesting significant racial differences.