How prevalent are modifiable dementia risk factors in Ireland? A 12-year observational study in community-dwelling older adults

In a nationally representative sample of older European adults, there is a high prevalence of modifiable dementia risk factors. This highlights the need for greater attention on educating people on the concept of brain health through public health messaging as well as the development of a clinical framework focused on delivering on the opportunity of dementia prevention. Preventing and delaying dementia onset can have a significant impact on the compression of morbidity and increasing healthy lifespan in older age.