Air pollution, high blood pressure among top dementia risk factors; WHO says 45 per cent of cases can be delayed

Almost 50 per cent of dementia cases could be prevented. This new advice tells us how

The World Health Organisation has a suite of new recommendations to cut dementia risk.

Air pollution, high blood pressure among top dementia risk factors; WHO says 45 per cent of cases can be delayed

Long-term exposure to air pollution could increase the risk of dementia, according to new WHO guidelines. The global health body says up to 45 per cent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling modifiable risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity and poor air quality.