Prevalence of Lifestyle-Based Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors Among Canadian Adults Ages 50+
Author Information
Author(s): D’Amico Danielle, Tan Brian, Binns Malcolm, Chertkow Howard, Anderson Nicole
Primary Institution: Baycrest Academy for Research and Education
Hypothesis
The prevalence of lifestyle-based dementia risk factors is currently unknown among the Canadian adult population.
Conclusion
The study found that a significant percentage of older adults in Canada exhibit modifiable lifestyle risk factors for dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- 20.0-28.7% of individuals exhibited mild depression.
- 33.1-54.5% did not meet physical activity recommendations.
- No participants met the brain-healthy eating recommendations.
- High-risk cut-off scores for cognitive engagement ranged from 8.0-11.6.
Takeaway
Many older Canadians are not living healthy lifestyles that could help prevent dementia.
Methodology
Participants completed validated scales assessing physical activity, brain-healthy eating, cognitive engagement, social connections, and mental well-being.
Limitations
Data collection is ongoing for additional age and sex groups.
Participant Demographics
Males ages 70-79 and females ages 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
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