Up To 45% Of Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented, Delayed - WHO
The World Health Organization reports that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors. Key lifestyle changes include reducing tobacco and alcohol use, increasing physical activity, and managing conditions like high blood pressure.
Why it matters
Dementia is a leading cause of global disability, and this guidance provides a roadmap for public health policy to reduce the long-term burden on healthcare systems.
Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.
The article reports on official WHO guidance without editorializing or taking a political stance.
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