Identifying Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia

Fink, Matthew E. MD

Louis and Gertrude Feil Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, NYP/Weill Cornell Medical College College

Integrative Medicine Alert 27(3):p 19-21, March 2024.

SYNOPSIS: In this large, population-based prospective cohort study, the investigators identified 15 risk factors that have strong associations with young-onset dementia. Modifications of these risk factors might delay the onset of, or prevent the development of, young-onset dementia.

SOURCE: Hendriks S, Ranson JM, Peetoom K, et al. Risk factors for young-onset dementia in the UK Biobank. JAMA Neurol 2023; Dec 6:e234929. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.4929. [Online ahead of print].