The phrase "associated with decline" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a relationship or correlation between something and a decrease or deterioration in quality, quantity, or status.
Example: "The study found that increased pollution levels are often associated with decline in local wildlife populations."
Alternatives: "linked to decline" or "connected with decline".
Since UA was not associated with decline in renal function in our cohort, this association might be explained by clinical symptoms such as gout that relate to UA accumulation.
In contrast, although tibia lead level was associated with decline in MMSE score among wild-types as well, this association was smaller in magnitude and not statistically significant.
Premature gaze transfer was associated with decline in stepping accuracy and precision.
Pregnancy and lactation have been associated with decline in bone mineral density (BMD).
Aging is also a negative regulator of neurogenesis and is associated with decline in the number of neural stem cells and their differentiation5,6.
Here, we examined whether higher protein intake (≥80th percentile of energy from protein) is associated with decline in kidney function and whether this decline varies by diabetes status.
Keeping in mind its dietary use and abundance in nature, it can be considered as economic therapeutic option against cognitive ailments associated with decline in cholinergic neurotransmission.
In a paper with scientists from the Met Office's Hadley Centre, we used an energy balance model to show the slowing in anthropogenic global warming associated with decline in solar irradiance to Maunder minimum levels.
Reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with decline in activities of daily living among older adults, but less is known about the association of eGFR with restrictions in mobility.
In southwestern Colorado, we examined site and stand features in paired healthy and damaged plots to assess the effects of SAD on aspen and to identify factors associated with decline.
The study shows that in older persons specific chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, stroke, cancer, and peripheral artherosclerosis) are associated with decline in one or more domains of cognitive functioning during a 6-year follow-up period.
