High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2026

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Course Code

HSC

Course Number

4501

Faculty/Instructor

Qianxia Jiang

Faculty/Instructor Email

qianxia.jiang@ucf.edu

About the Author

Hello, my name is Ryan Wells and I'm a junior here at the University of Central Florida (UCF). I'm currently studying in health sciences with a goal of becoming a physician assistant. I'm hoping to use this research to further strengthen my skills and expand my knowledge regarding health exposures and outcomes for any future opportunities. 

I would like to say another thank you to Professor Jiang for her help and assistance with this research project. 

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

Dementia refers to a number of conditions that lead to a decline in cognitive function, with several overlapping symptoms such as a disruptions in thinking, impairments of social abilities, and memory loss being a key indication, among many other signs. These factors may become more apparent as the aging population is at a significantly higher risk. With that being said, it remains important for dementia and its related conditions to receive the attention they deserve to promote the well-being of those affected.

The objective behind the study was to dive into the potential relationship between high blood pressure (hypertension) and dementia-related mortality. I performed an ecological analysis to determine population-level data and compared it to the findings from three analytical epidemiological studies.

Dementia is a particularly relevant disease for me, as both sides of my family have been impacted by the condition, and I wanted to learn more about it. Through my research, I have identified at least one modifiable risk factor that may have played a role in their diagnoses. In addition to this, my interpretation of statistical correlations has improved greatly which will allow me to seek future opportunities regarding public health conditions and their possible associations.

Keywords

Dementia; Hypertension; High Blood Pressure; Florida

Strength of Association Between High Blood Pressure and Dementia Mortality in Adults


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