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Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia: what primary care nurses need to know.
- Source :
- British Journal of Community Nursing; Sep2023, Vol. 28 Issue 9, p430-438, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of symptoms characterised by behavioural changes, loss of cognitive and social functioning brought about by progressive neurological disorders. There are estimated to be 944 000 people living with dementia in the UK and it is indicated that this will increase to 2 million by 2051. We are learning more about the risk factors for developing dementia over the life course. This paper discusses the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for dementia and considers health promotion and health education activities that can be used in a primary care setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EDUCATION of nurse practitioners
DEMENTIA risk factors
PRIMARY nursing
HEALTH education
HYPERTENSION
OBESITY
AIR pollution
ALCOHOLISM
GENETICS
AGE distribution
MILD cognitive impairment
DIABETES
DIET
RISK assessment
PHYSICAL activity
SOCIAL isolation
DEMENTIA
AT-risk people
HEARING disorders
MENTAL depression
PARKINSON'S disease
SMOKING
BRAIN injuries
HEALTH promotion
SYMPTOMS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14624753
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Community Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 170751197
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.9.430