Duke University study links poorer neighborhoods to increased dementia risk and faster brain aging.
A study from Duke University links living in poorer neighborhoods to an increased risk of dementia and faster brain aging, regardless of income level or education. Poor neighborhoods often have unhealthy food options, pollution, and higher crime rates, which may lead to increased stress for residents. The study suggests targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods for dementia prevention programs and considering a patient's address to lower dementia risk.
March 14, 2024
4 Articles