WHO names ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia by nearly 45%
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The World Health Organization has updated its recommendations for dementia prevention. Nearly 45% of the risk is associated with factors that a person can change, such as smoking and low physical activity.
The World Health Organization has updated its recommendations for dementia prevention, emphasizing that nearly 45% of the risk of developing this disease is linked to factors that individuals can influence. This was reported by Yle, citing the WHO, writes UNN.
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According to the organization, although there is currently no effective treatment for dementia, a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the likelihood of its development.
Among the modifiable risk factors, the WHO includes smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, low physical activity, social isolation, and exposure to air pollution.
In addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the organization recommends staying socially active. A new recommendation is also to reduce exposure to air pollution, which has been recognized as one of the factors that may increase the risk of developing dementia.
According to the WHO, nearly 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed worldwide each year.