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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"dementia risk factors"”.
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The Social Pattern and Causes of Dementia Prevalence Decline in the United States
Age-adjusted dementia prevalence has significantly declined in the United States over the last 25 years, despite little advancement in the biomedical treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease or improvement in proximal dementia risk factors. In this dissertation, I analyze data from the Health and …
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Risk Factors for Vascular Dementia
Dementia is a devastating disorder that commonly affects people over the age of 65. Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia are the most common forms of dementias. A number of studies have implicated cardiovascular risks as important factors in the development of dementia. These risks include …
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Ascertainment, prediction and implications of dementia diagnosis in a study of 'healthy' cognitive ageing: the Lothian Birth Cohort 1921
In the context of an ageing global population, dementia poses a significant public health challenge. While there is no cure, understanding the risks for dementia and how these may be minimised is key to reducing the impact of the disease. As life expectancy improves, increasing proportions of the …
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Public knowledge about modifiable risk factors of dementia in Iceland
Public knowledge about modifiable risk factors for dementia is vital. People can use that knowledge to take better care of themselves and by doing so they are reducing the chances of getting dementia in the future. The aim of this study was to examine general knowledge on dementia and knowledge on …
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Utility of the Motivation to Change Lifestyle and Health Behaviors for Dementia Risk Reduction Scale (MCLHB-DRR) Based on a North American Sample
… the population ages, the prevalence rates of dementia continue to increase. Without a cure or promising treatment for dementia, the best course of lowering the prevalence rates of dementia is through preventative measures. Through an electronic survey, the study utilized the MCLHB-DRR scale to …
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A Multifactorial Study of Factors Influencing Self-Health Behaviors in Dementia
<p>The global increase in dementia cases presents a significant public health challenge, particularly given the absence of a cure and the rising healthcare burden on individuals and society. This study aims to examine the influence of knowledge, beliefs, and motivation on self-health behaviors to …