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A national strategy to combat dementia

Last updated: January 18, 2025 8:27 am
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A new study published in Nature Medicine has raised concerns about the increasing risk of developing dementia as individuals age. The research report reveals that by the age of 95, the risk of developing dementia is as high as 42%, which is double the previous estimates. The study, led by researchers at New York University and funded by the National Institutes of Health, also highlighted higher risk estimates for certain demographic groups, including women, individuals who self-report Black racial identity, and carriers of a gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

The findings have sparked discussions on ways to reduce the risk of dementia both at an individual and collective level. One key approach is the development of drugs that can prevent dementia before it manifests. Similar to how treatments for conditions like hypertension and high cholesterol can prevent heart disease, early diagnosis and treatment for dementia could potentially prevent cognitive decline in individuals who are still cognitively healthy.

While progress has been made in developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, which is a common cause of dementia, it’s important to note that there are multiple other diseases that can lead to dementia. As such, a comprehensive approach that focuses on achievable strategies is necessary to reduce the overall risk of dementia.

The study also highlighted several risk factors for dementia, including education levels, hearing loss, loneliness, social isolation, depression, poor sleep, tobacco use, obesity, head injury, vision loss, and cardiovascular disease. The good news is that each of these risk factors is actionable, and progress has already been made in addressing some of them. For example, public smoking bans have helped reduce tobacco-related cardiovascular disease, while increased awareness of head injuries in sports has led to safer training practices.

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To promote healthy aging and reduce the risk of dementia, it’s crucial to implement policies and initiatives that target these risk factors. This could involve measures such as promoting access to healthy foods, addressing hearing loss through Medicare coverage for hearing aids, and supporting programs that engage older adults in creative activities to combat loneliness and isolation.

Ultimately, by taking a proactive approach to addressing the risk factors for dementia, we can potentially reduce the overall burden of the disease in the future. As the prevalence of dementia is projected to increase significantly in the coming years, now is the time to focus on implementing strategies that can benefit individuals and society as a whole.

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