Women at Higher Risk for Dementia Than Men, Global Analysis Suggests

A global meta-analysis spanning 18 countries finds women have higher age-standardized incidence rates of all-cause dementia than men, with rates also higher in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. The study highlights significant regional and socioeconomic disparities in dementia risk and calls for targeted prevention and diagnostics expansion, especially for women and under-resourced settings.

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