2015 study reveals cardiovascular health emerged as leading risk factor for future dementia rates globally, according to UCL researchers.

Cardiovascular health may have become the leading risk factor for future dementia rates, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in The Lancet Public Health, analyzed global data collected between 1947 and 2015, revealing that dementia risk factors associated with heart health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education. Researchers believe targeting cardiovascular health could help prevent future dementia cases.

June 26, 2024
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