World Alzheimer Report 2014 reveals persuasive evidence for dementia risk reduction
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 05:04
in Health & Medicine
The World Alzheimer Report 2014 'Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors,' released today, suggests that dementia risk for populations can be modified through tobacco control and better prevention, detection and control of hypertension and diabetes. The report calls for dementia to be integrated into both global and national public health programs alongside other major noncommunicable diseases.