MEDICINE
NEUROLOGY
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Question
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which is a risk factor for dementia? (tick all that apply)
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Age
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depression
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hearing impariment
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eating blue smarties
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In a study that tracked 639 adults for nearly 12 years, Johns Hopkins expert Frank Lin, M.D., Ph. D., and his colleagues found that mild hearing loss doubled dementia risk. Moderate loss tripled risk, and people with a severe hearing impairment were five times more likely to develop dementia.
Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure. Smoking. Diabetes. Obesity. Lack of physical activity. Poor diet. High alcohol consumption. Low levels of cognitive engagement. More items
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