Published 07/31/2024 8:15:48 p.m.

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, according to a report by The Lancet Commission.
The updated report includes vision loss and high cholesterol as new risk factors alongside 12 previously identified ones.
Experts stress that policymakers should prioritize resources for dementia risk reduction to improve lives for those affected.

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BBC News

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

07/31/2024 8:38:07 p.m.·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

Addressing 14 risk factors for dementia could prevent or delay nearly half of cases of the disease, according to a new report by the journal The Lancet.

08/01/2024 11:12:35 a.m.·Canada

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The Independent

More hope than ever that half of dementia cases could be prevented – study

Researchers have identified two new risks that can be tackled to reduce the chances of developing the condition.

07/31/2024 8:15:00 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Half Of Dementia Cases Can Be Curbed By Addressing These Key Risk Factors

Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far. The debilitating condition, which progressively robs people of their memories, cognitive abilities, language and independence, currently affects more than 55 million people across the world. Dementia is caused by a range…

08/01/2024 3:13:20 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Up to half of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing key risk factors: Study

A new study reveals that millions of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing key risk factors like smoking and air pollution.

08/01/2024 7:34:09 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Tackle these 14 factors to lower dementia risk, report suggests

Addressing 14 risk factors for dementia could prevent or delay nearly half of cases of the disease, according to a new report by the journal The Lancet.

07/31/2024 8:15:02 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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