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New findings on how dementia can be prevented
July 31, 2024An international expert commission has recently published an overview of the factors that can influence one's risk of developing dementia.
Here you can read the scientific article in English (paywall).
According to the expert commission, 45% of all dementia cases can be prevented by addressing these 14 risk factors:
- Reducing diabetes
- Controlling and treating cholesterol levels
- Minimizing high blood pressure
- Quitting smoking
- Reducing obesity
- Lowering air pollution
- Preventing head injuries
- Preventing or treating depression
- Physical activity
- Minimizing alcohol intake
- Higher education or continuous cognitive activity
- Preventing and treating hearing problems
- Treating vision problems
- Increasing social interactions