Publication: A Comprehensive Review of Most Influential Risk Factors for Dementia among Elderly People in Asian Countries
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2025-10-10
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School of Nursing, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT
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Dementia is characterised by a group of symptoms that are typically defined by memory loss, behavioural changes, and the subsequent loss of cognitive and social functioning caused by progressive neurological disorders. It represents one of the greatest global challenges for health and social care in the 21st century. This review aimed to identify the most influential risk factors for dementia among elderly populations in Asian countries.
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Dementia, Risk factors, Elderly, Lifestyle, Asian countries