Frailty accelerates dementia onset by up to nine years, study of nearly 30,000 seniors finds.

An international study found that frailty increases the risk of developing dementia. Analyzing data from nearly 30,000 individuals aged 60 and over, researchers discovered that frailty accelerates dementia onset by up to nine years. For every 4-5 additional health issues, the dementia risk increases by 40%. The study supports integrating frailty screening into routine health checks to develop targeted interventions that could reduce dementia risk and improve quality of life.

November 11, 2024
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