Advanced statistical methods give new insight into dementia risk factors.
Dementia is a growing concern. Because the population is aging and living longer lives is starting to become the norm, the race to understand why dementia occurs is on.
Worldwide, dementia is the leading cause of disability and dependence in older adults.
In the United States, 5.7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s, which is the most common form of dementia. By 2050, this figure is predicted to rise to 14 million.
Currently, there are no effective treatments, so understanding the contributing factors is essential if we are to nip it in the bud.
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