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WHO: Up To 45% Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented Or Delayed

WHO: Up To 45% Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented Or Delayed

New WHO guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to protect cognitive health by addressing modifiable risk factors such as air pollution and diet.

Health ·16 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed, study finds

Nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed, study finds

Researchers have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that could prevent or delay 45 percent of dementia cases, regardless of a person's genetic profile.

Health ·4 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
US dementia death rates remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2022

US dementia death rates remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2022

Data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows dementia death rates have not yet returned to 2019 levels, highlighting significant gender and racial disparities.

Health ·28 Jun 2026, 03:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read