Upto 40% of cases of Dementia may be linked to modifiable factors

Dementia isn't an inevitable part of ageing. The 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care found up to 45% of cases may be preventable by tackling 14 modifiable risk factors, including hearing and vision loss, high LDL cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, depression, and social isolation. Healthy habits started early can help protect brain health.