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Dementia in Ireland

Ireland could see a 164 per cent increase in dementia cases by the year 2050 unless we address the risk factors, according to new data There are 12 modifiable risk factors that contribute to around 40 percent of dementia cases in Ireland. Kieran was joined by Professor Des O’Neill, professor of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin…

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17.09 7 Jan 2022


Dementia in Ireland


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17.09 7 Jan 2022


Ireland could see a 164 per cent increase in dementia cases by the year 2050 unless we address the risk factors, according to new data

There are 12 modifiable risk factors that contribute to around 40 percent of dementia cases in Ireland.

Kieran was joined by Professor Des O’Neill, professor of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin…

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