Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates, according to a new study (Yui Mok/PA) (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Heart health has been pinpointed as a key indicator for dementia risk, with fresh research suggesting it could outstrip other well-known risk factors like smoking and level of education. The study reveals that heart-related issues may have become more significant over time when it comes to dementia risk . Experts are now saying that focusing on cardiovascular wellbeing could be crucial in the battle to prevent dementia cases.
In the UK alone, an estimated 944,000 individuals are grappling with dementia, and statistics show that over half of the adult population is acquainted with someone affected by the condition. Researchers from UCL delved into 27 studies, which included global data on dementia from as far back as 1947 up to 2015. They crunched the numbers to determine the impact of various risk factors on dementia incidence through the decades.
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