UK study: Dementia rates significantly lower than forecasted–especially for men–highlighting the protective role of lifestyle and education

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/20/uk-study-dementia-rates-significantly-lower-than-forecasted-especially-for-men-highlighting-the-protective-role-of-lifestyle-and-education/

-- Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I and CFAS II by age at baseline interview. Natural scale. Source: Study below

— Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I (conducted in the 90s) and CFAS II (just finished) by age at baseline interview. Natural scale. Source: Study referenced below.

Drop in dementia rates suggests disease can be prevented, researchers say (The Guardian):

“In the UK, dementia has fallen by a fifth over the past 20 years, possibly down to lifestyle and education changes, highlighting benefit…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/20/uk-study-dementia-rates-significantly-lower-than-forecasted-especially-for-men-highlighting-the-protective-role-of-lifestyle-and-education/

-- Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I and CFAS II by age at baseline interview. Natural scale. Source: Study below

— Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I (conducted in the 90s) and CFAS II (just finished) by age at baseline interview. Natural scale. Source: Study referenced below.

Drop in dementia rates suggests disease can be prevented, researchers say (The Guardian):

“In the UK, dementia has fallen by a fifth over the past 20 years, possibly down to lifestyle and education changes, highlighting benefit…

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