articleArchives of NeurologyMar 1, 2009GREEN OA

Midlife and Late-Life Obesity and the Risk of Dementia

The Coordinating Center · University of Pittsburgh · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

While high adiposity in middle age appears to be related to greater dementia risk, studies exploring this association in the elderly are conflicting.

Objective

To evaluate associations between midlife and late-life obesity and risk of dementia.

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781
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19.14
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100%
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Authors

7

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Dementia
  • Medicine
  • Overweight
  • Body mass index
  • Hazard ratio
  • Underweight
  • Vascular dementia
  • Obesity
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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