WHO Updates Guidelines on Dementia Prevention, Highlighting Modifiable Risk Factors

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines indicating that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors. These factors include tobacco use, harmful alcohol consumption, social isolation, physical inactivity, air pollution, and conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. New recommendations include reducing exposure to air pollution and considering hearing aids for adults with hearing loss.