Topic
Dementia
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.
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.
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.