AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Stress-related and sleep disorders linked to dementia risk
During follow-up from 2018 through 2023, dementia occurred in 6.8% of adults with both disorder types versus 2.3% with neither.During follow-up from 2018 through 2023, dementia occurred in 6.8% of adults with both disorder types versus 2.3% with neither.
Cohort · 178,655 peopleIncident dementia
Who was studied178,655 adults without recorded dementia, against adults with neither disorder type
What changedDementia occurred in 6.8% of adults with both disorder types versus 2.3% with neither
The catchEarly dementia-related changes could affect sleep and mental health before diagnosis