Fresh publication V JAMA Neurology says, scientists from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands, with the assistance of British colleagues, analyzed data from more than 350 thousand participants in the UK biobank, during which they identified 15 factors that are directly related to an increased risk of dementia under the age of 65, which is considered young.
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It is noted that as part of the work, data from over 350 thousand people was studied, the majority of which, namely just over 55%, were women. The average age of people was about 55 years. There were 485 deaths identified during the study period, and of the 39 risk factors initially selected, 30 were significantly associated with the development of early-onset dementia.
The key factors that can lead to the development of a dangerous disease are low levels of education and socio-economic status. In addition, the scientists determined that moderate or heavy alcohol consumption was less associated with the risk of developing a dangerous disease compared to complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages or alcoholism. Participants who interacted with loved ones less than once a month had a greater risk of developing the disease, and it was also affected by a lack of vitamin D.
The scientists’ findings indicate that early-onset dementia has modifiable risk factors that can be influenced by developing special preventive programs.
2023-12-30 09:11:27
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