Here's the tl; dr.... The major risk factor for dementia is ageing. Approximately 30% of dementia cases may be attributed to seven key modifiable risk factors

Here's the tl; dr.... The major risk factor for dementia is ageing. Approximately 30% of dementia cases may be attributed to seven key modifiable risk factors: * Diabetes * Midlife hypertension * Low educational attainment * Physical inactivity * Smoking * Obesity * Depression