Nearly Half Of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented, Delayed By Managing Risk Factors

A new report finds that risk factors for dementia if addressed early enough, can be prevented or delayed.

Friday, August 2nd 2024, 12:25 pm

By: News 9


The number of people living with dementia is expected to triple by the year 2050 to 153 million people as the global population ages.

Now, a new report highlights the risk factors for dementia that, if addressed early in life, could prevent or delay millions of cases.

CBS News' Michael George has more in today's Medical Minute.

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