Modifiable Risk Factors and Their Potential Impact on Conversion from Normal Cognition and MCI to Dementia: Findings from a Cohort Study of Brazilian Older Adults
The results of this cohort study of Brazilian older adults receiving care through the Brazilian public health system suggest that sensory deprivation, along with mental health disorders and low educational levels, are the most significant modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and should be prioritized in public health policies.
Authors
- Bernardo de Mattos Viana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8792-2996)
- Rafaela Ávila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6804-8831)
- Jonas Jardim de Paula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5530-2346)
- Gabriela Tomé Oliveira Engelmann
- Marco Aurélio Romano‐Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6558-4639)
- Luiz Armando Cunha de Marco
- Maria Aparecida Camargos Bicalho
- Giovanna Correia Pereira Moro
- Thaise Vallesca Queiroz
- Marco Aurélio Fagundes Angelo
- Marco Túlio Cintra
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Universidade Fundação Mineira de Educação e Cultura (BR)
- Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_105966
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00