Why Do Mental Illnesses--From Depression to Schizophrenia--Raise the Risk of Dementia? - Scientific American
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A combination of biological and social factors most likely explain the strong connection
July 1, 2022 3 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm Why Do Mental Illnesses-from Depression to Schizophrenia-Raise the Risk of Dementia? A combination of biological and social factors most likely explain the strong connection By Claudia Wallis Fatinha Ramos A ge is the single biggest factor for dementia, with a person's risk doubling about every five years after age 65. But many things influence those odds for a given individual. Genetic vulnerability is a contributor, as are so-called modifiable risk factors such as smoking, cardiovascular disease, social isolation, and impaired hearing and vi
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