Part of LASI · LASI-DAD (60+ subsample)

LASI-DAD

LASI Diagnostic Assessment of Dementia (LASI-DAD)

LASI-DAD is used to study dementia, cognition, and geriatric health in a LASI older-adult subsample.

Data-use agreementLarge
Host / institution

USC / LASI-DAD · USC / LASI-DAD

Geography

India

Time coverage

LASI subsample 60+

Update frequency

Specialized follow-on

What this is best for

Dementia and cognitive-aging research

Main limitations

DUA required; subsample of LASI

Quick answers

Short research-facing answers derived from this catalog record.

What is LASI-DAD used for?
Dementia and cognitive-aging research
How do you access LASI-DAD data?
LASI-DAD is labeled “Data-use agreement” on this guide. Open the access portal or documentation links on the record for the current host process—do not assume open download if registration or a DUA is required.
What geography and time does LASI-DAD cover?
Geography: India. Time coverage: LASI subsample 60+.
What are the main limitations of LASI-DAD?
DUA required; subsample of LASI

Guides for using this data

Official portals, user guides, codebooks, and tutorials for access and analysis.

3 links

Variables5

Live-fetched www.lasi-dad.org (2026-07-09): LASI-DAD. Representative fields for the page table — verify the full dictionary on the official site.

Sourced from live host documentation

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Name / codeDescription
Cognition testsRaw cognitive test scores
Informant interviewInformant report items
Geriatric assessmentGeriatric evaluation fields
BiomarkersBiomarker subsample measures
Age 60+LASI subsample aged 60+
Formats

survey files

Technical tags
household surveymicrodatarestricted access
Example uses
Typical research and analysis uses for this dataset

Cognitive impairment prevalence and risk factors

Pairs well with

Many Indian data problems need survey + administrative combinations.