Modifiable risk factors

Main source: The Lancet

[Lancet 2020; 396: 413–446]

Head injuries

Especially repetitive injuries

Established

Low or poor educational achievement

Diabetes

Hypertension

Vascular dementia

Alcohol

Excessive consumption

NEW

Toxic to nerve cells

Can lead to atrophy

Can lead to development of dementia

Hearing impairment

Smoking

Obesity

Physical inactivity

Social isolation

"A risk factor is any variable that is associated with an increased risk of disease."

"Risk factors are usually divided into two categories: Firstly, non-modifiable risk factors; these are variables that we can’t change or influence. Secondly, are modifiable risk factors. These are determinants that, conversely, can be changed or modified to reduce the risk of a disease"