New Report Identifies Key Factors in Reducing Dementia Risk by 45%

Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol, could significantly lower global dementia rates.

The Lancet Commission's latest report highlights 14 risk factors for dementia, with vision loss and high LDL cholesterol newly identified.
Addressing these risk factors could prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide.
Dementia prevalence is rising in low- and middle-income countries despite a decline in high-income nations.
Nonpharmacological approaches, such as tailored activities, can improve quality of life for those with dementia.
The report calls for comprehensive prevention strategies at individual, community, and policy levels.