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Associations between CBP and memory\u2010related diseases (MDs), cognitive function performance metrics (e.g., numeracy, orientation, immediate word recall, delayed word recall memory, and an overall cognitive score combining these elements), and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) were analysed using linear mixed\u2010effects models and conducting mediation analysis through Structural Equation Modelling, adjusting for confounders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      CBP significantly elevated MD and SCD risks in the USA (MDs: OR 1.03 to 1.47; SCD: OR 1.03 to 1.04) and Europe (MDs: HR 1.18 to 2.15; SCD: HR 1.01 to 1.03). Pooled meta\u2010analyses confirmed significant but weak associations: MDs (OR\u2009=\u20091.35, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.68), delayed recall (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009\u22120.05, 95% CI \u22120.09 to \u22120.02), and SCD (HR\u2009=\u20091.02, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.03). Mediation analyses identified alcohol intake as exacerbating cognitive decline, while smoking cessation, physical activity, and sleep (7\u20139\u2009h) reduced risks in older adults with CBP.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CBP heightens accelerated cognitive decline risks in older adults, mediated by modifiable lifestyle factors. These findings emphasise cognitive monitoring and tailored lifestyle interventions, particularly smoking cessation, activity promotion, and sleep optimisation in older adults with CBP. Multidimensional approaches integrating physical and behavioural strategies are critical to mitigating cognitive impairment in this population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Significance Statement<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CBP increases the risk of cognitive decline in older adults, underscoring the importance of preventing cognitive decline in this population. Public health initiatives should prioritise interventions that target CBP management and lifestyle modifications to mitigate the risk of pain and cognitive decline.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/ejp.70084","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,7]],"date-time":"2025-08-07T13:49:36Z","timestamp":1754574576000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["The Longitudinal Association Between Chronic Back Pain and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Mediation Analysis: An Analysis of Four Population\u2010Based Databases"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"29","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9195-7718","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Frank F.","family":"Huang","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Rehabilitation Sciences The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  Hong Kong China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yuying","family":"Zhang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Traditional Chinese Medicine Southern Medical University  Guangzhou Guangdong China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Lian","family":"Liu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation Clinical Medical College Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine  Guangzhou China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Chun Liang","family":"Hsu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Rehabilitation Sciences The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  Hong Kong China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Raymond","family":"Chung","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Rehabilitation Sciences The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  Hong Kong China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Wanming","family":"Wu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Rehabilitation Clinical Medical College Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine  Guangzhou China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Daniel K. 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