June 1, 2007

Age‐Varying Association Between Blood Pressure and Risk of Dementia in Those Aged 65 and Older: A Community‐Based Prospective Cohort Study

PICO estructurado

Does high SBP increase the risk of dementia in adults aged 65 and older?

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Población

Adults aged 65 and older in a community-based setting

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Intervención

High systolic blood pressure (SBP)

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Resultado

Risk of dementiahard clinical

Adequate control of hypertension in early old age (<75 years) may reduce the risk for dementia.

Resumen

High SBP was associated with greater risk of dementia in the young elderly (< 75) but not in older subjects. Adequate control of hypertension in early old age may reduce the risk for dementia.

Age‐Varying Association Between Blood Pressure and Risk of Dementia in Those Aged 65 and Older: A Community‐Based Prospective Cohort Study

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