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In this research, multiple logistic regression, HIA, limited cubic spline (RCS), and threshold effect analysis methods were utilized to explore the relationship between cognitive decline and WWI.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study involved 2,762 participants aged 60\u2009years and older, comprising 1,353 males (49%) and 1,409 females (51%), with a median age of 69.3\u2009years (standard deviation\u2009=\u20096.7). The analysis revealed that the risk of cognitive decline was positively associated with the WWI. Fully adjusted models indicated significant correlations with the CERAD W-L [odds ratio (OR)\u2009=\u20091.24, 95% confidence interval (CI)\u2009=\u20091.06\u20131.46, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.008], AFT (OR\u2009=\u20091.27, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.08\u20131.49, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.003), and DSST (OR\u2009=\u20091.56, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.29\u20131.9, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001). Subgroup analysis demonstrated a consistent relationship across different population settings except for gender (average of interactions, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;gt;\u20090.05). A J-shaped relationship between WWI and low DSST scores was observed using multivariate restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> for non-linearity &amp;lt;0.05), with the curve steepening when WWI\u2009\u2265\u200912.21\u2009cm\/\u221akg. Additionally, the study found that WWI was more strongly associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline than other obesity indicators such as Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and A Body Shape Index (ABSI).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our data have shown a significant positive association between the WWI and a higher risk of cognitive decline in older Americans, with a J-shaped non-linear relationship between WWI and DSST. 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