Prevalence and risks of dementia in the Japanese population: RERF's Adult Health Study Hiroshima subjects

Article Abstract:

Dementia rates in Japan may be similar to health profiles in the United States. Researchers examined 2,222 older atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Nurses measured cognitive impairment, including an item on judgment. The overall prevalence of dementia was 7.2% with the Alzheimer's rate for women 3.8% and 2.0% for men. As expected, Alzheimer's rates increased with age. Sex and radiation exposure were not found to be significant factors in vascular dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Japan, Risk factors, Demographic aspects, Alzheimer's disease

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The mini-cog as a screen for dementia: validation in a population-based sample

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A brief cognitive screening test Mini-Cog is tested in an epidemiological study of dementia in older Americans. Results reveals that Mini-Cog is effective in detecting dementia as longer screening and assessment instruments.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Neurology, Old age, Diagnosis, Neurological tests

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Association between dementia and midlife risk factors: the radiation effects research foundation Adult Health Study

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The association between midlife risk factors and the development of vascular dementia are investigated. The details concerning the association and the results obtained by it are discussed.

Care and treatment, Physical fitness, Physical fitness for the aged, Vascular dementia

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