Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study
by Nina Massey
Jun 26, 2024
3 minutes
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Heart health could be the biggest risk factor for future dementia rates, new research suggests.
Compared with factors such as smoking and having less education, dementia risk factors associated with heart health may have increased over time, according to the study.
The findings indicate that action targeted more towards cardiovascular health may help to prevent future cases of dementia.
An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia and data
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