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Good lifestyle reduces risk of dementia by 22 per cent
A Cambridge University study has found that the prevalence of dementia has fallen by more than 22 per cent in 20 years, possibly because of healthier lifestyles and better education.
Two decades ago, dementia affected 8.3 per cent of over 65s. It has now fallen to 6.5 percent-a 22 per cent decline.
The researches attribute this progress to improved education and living conditions, and better prevention and treatment of vascular and chronic conditions.
Jeremy Hughes, chief executive of Britain’s Alzheimer’s Society, said lifestyle factors also played a powerful role in reducing the risk of dementia.
“Regular exercise, low alcohol consumption and not smoking significantly reduce the risk of developing vascular dementia and possibly Alzheimer’s disease too. People are increasingly aware of this, especially if other members of their family have developed the disease,” he said.
Unfortunately, due to an ageing population, the number of people suffering from dementia is actually on the rise. However, the proportion of people suffering is thankfully declining.
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