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The risk of dementia with increased body mass index
Abstract
BACKGROUND: identification of modifiable risk factors is crucial in the prevention of dementia, given its limited treatment options. Studies on increased body mass index (BMI) as a risk factor for dementia show conflicting results. METHODS: we systematically retrieved and reviewed longitudinal population-based studies on increased BMI and dementia using a standard protocol. We searched Medline (1966-2006), Ageline (1978-2006), PsychInfo (1966-2006), CINAHL (1982-2006), and other relevant databases, including the reference lists of the eligible articles for review. Included studies were subjected to a quality assessment protocol. RESULTS: we identified eight studies that met our selection criteria. These studies covered 1,688 cases of dementia from 28,697 participants. After adjustment for age, smoking, comorbidities, and other confounders, four studies presented significantly increased risk of dementia with elevated BMI. CONCLUSION: this systematic review supports the hypothesis that increased BMI is independently associated with increased risk of dementia. Long-term studies to examine the mechanisms underlying the relationship between obesity and dementia are needed.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Gorospe, E. C., & Dave, J. K.
- Affiliations
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Corresponding author
- Gorospe, E. C.
- ORCID
- Dave, J. K.
- Venue
- Age and Ageing
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2006-11-17
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 23-29
- ISSN
- 0002-0729 (ISSN-L)
- 1468-2834
- OpenAlex
- W2155607826
- Cited by
- 162
- References
- 32
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 1.33
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Age and Ageing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Karolinska Institutet
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer Risks and Factors
- Keywords
- dementia, body mass index, obesity, dementia risk factors, modifiable risk factors, dementia prevention, longitudinal cohort
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dementia, Female, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity, Risk Factors, Body Mass Index
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