Women have a greater risk of developing dementia than men (Credits: Canva)
\n\nWomen may face a greater risk of developing dementia than men, according to a new global analysis that highlights a significant gender gap in brain health. The findings also point to higher rates of new dementia cases in low- and middle-income countries, raising questions about prevention, diagnosis and access to healthcare.
\n\nPublished in JAMA Neurology, the study analysed data from 38,418 adults across 22 long-term population studies spanning 18 countries and territories across six continents. During the follow-up period, 3,001 participants developed dementia. Researchers examined the incidence of new cases by age, sex and country income level.
\n\nThe analysis found that the age-standardised incidence of dementia was 10.6 cases per 1,000 person-years among women, compared with 8.6 among men. Age standardisation helps researchers compare populations while accounting for differences in their age structures.
\n\nHowever, these figures do not mean that 10.6% of women develop dementia every year. They represent the rate of new cases relative to the time participants were observed and at risk. The researchers did not establish a definitive explanation for the difference. While women tend to live longer than men, the findings suggest that longevity…
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