Journal of Global Health
Probable dementia extends into middle age in rural India
Screening suggested probable dementia in 3.4% of adults aged 45–59, compared with 7.4% of those aged 60 or older.Screening suggested probable dementia in 3.4% of adults aged 45–59, compared with 7.4% of those aged 60 or older.
Cross-sectional · 2,163 peoplePopulations
Who was studied2,163 adults aged 45 or older near Hyderabad
What changedDementia screens were positive in 3.4% of adults aged 45–59, compared with 7.4% of those aged 60 or older
The catchPositive dementia screens were counted as cases without diagnostic confirmation