The risk of dementia and cognitive decline can be reduced
Jørgensen, K.; Hasselbalch, S.G.; Waldemar, G.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 178(7): V11150887
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 27063006 Document Number: 689559
Epidemiological research regarding risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia has been reviewed in a handful of evidence reports, systematic reviews and meta-analyses published between 2010 and 2015. The purpose of this review is to summarize the main results from cohort and case-control studies regarding potentially modifiable risk factors associated with physical and mental health, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors.