Neighborhood Impact on Dementia Risk
A study by Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that living in socially and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods may increase the risk of dementia.
Research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging found that neighborhood conditions, such as pollution, poverty, and lack of community resources, are linked to changes in brain structure and function.
- Pollution
- Poverty
- Lack of community resources
These changes may increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The study analyzed data from 679 adults enrolled in the Healthy Brain Study at the Wake Forest Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, including brain scans and blood tests.
Where you live may play a bigger role in your brain health than you think.
Author's summary: Neighborhood conditions affect dementia risk.
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