Does the Association Between Educational Attainment and Cognition Differ Between Indigenous Language Speakers and Non-Indigenous Language Speakers in Mexico?

Angelica Lopez, Connor M. Sheehan, Joseph Saenz, Nekehia T. Quashie, Mateo P. Farina, School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Department of Public Health, University of Rhode Island, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences , Population Research Center, University of Texas at Austin

Journal of Aging and Health

Published online on July 29, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print.
ObjectivesIndigenous populations in Mexico, comprising roughly one-fifth of the population, face significant unique cognitive health challenges in older adulthood. This study examines cognitive performance differences between Indigenous and non-Indigenous ...