Neighborhood Impact on Dementia Risk
A study by Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may increase the risk of dementia.
The research, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging, analyzed data from 679 adults in the Healthy Brain Study.
- Pollution
- Poverty
- Lack of community resources
These neighborhood conditions are linked to changes in brain structure and function, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Where you live may play a bigger role in your brain health than you think.
The study used brain scans and blood tests to identify early signs of brain decline in participants.
Author's summary: Neighborhood conditions affect dementia risk.