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.

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.

El organismo insistió en que la inversión en reducir el riesgo daría sus frutos, ya que se estima que esta afección cuesta a la economía mundial US$1,3 billones al año

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated global guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, saying that up to 45 per cent of cases may…

Tabagismo, poluição atmosférica e isolamento social estão entre os fatores de risco modificáveis

The WHO states that up to 45% of dementia cases can be prevented by tackling lifestyle and environmental risk factors. Learn how to prevent dementia.

According to the WHO, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, while nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed each year.

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.

GENEVA, July 16 — Up to 45 per cent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organisation said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco...