2024-08-01 19:55:08
Health
Science

Study Finds Almost Half of Dementia Cases Preventable or Delayed

A recent study by The Lancet commission has identified 14 modifiable risk factors that could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases worldwide. These risk factors include vision loss, high cholesterol, air pollution, and social isolation.

The study recommends public health interventions such as accessible hearing aids and vision screening, reducing harmful noise exposure, and providing good-quality education to children. Experts are calling for coordinated policies across health, research, and social sectors to address the growing dementia problem.

While the 45% reduction in dementia cases is an optimistic estimate, it highlights the possibility of dementia prevention. Taking care of heart health, through regular screening and a healthy lifestyle, can also protect brain health.

Individuals can also contribute to their brain health by consuming moderate amounts of alcohol, maintaining a healthy diet, and engaging in regular physical exercise. However, political efforts are also needed to ensure access to education and clean air globally.

The study emphasizes that although the number of dementia cases is increasing with an aging population, there are actions that can be taken to reduce the impact of this disease on individuals, families, and society as a whole.

The Guardian
31. Juli 2024 um 20:15

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

The Lancet commission made 13 recommendations to prevent dementia, including making hearing aids and vision screening accessible, reducing harmful noise exposure, and providing children with good-quality education. These public health interventions targeting modifiable risk factors across the lifespan could theoretically prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases worldwide.
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AFP
1. August 2024 um 13:26

Experts: Vision loss and high cholesterol are additional dementia risk factors

Experts have identified two additional risk factors for dementia: declining vision and too high cholesterol. In total, there are now 14 preventable risk factors that could prevent 45% of dementia cases. Vision impairments and high cholesterol levels increase the risk of dementia, but can be reduced through a healthy lifestyle and medical prevention.
EURACTIV.com
1. August 2024 um 15:15

Lancet commission on dementia finds 14 risk factors that could reduce cases by 45%

Politics
Environment
Lancet report finds 45% of dementia cases preventable by addressing 14 risk factors, including vision loss, high cholesterol, air pollution. Dementia to affect 14.3M in EU by 2050, costing €392B. Experts call for European Dementia Plan, citing need for coordinated policies across health, research, and social sectors. Report builds on previous Lancet commissions in 2017 and 2020.
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