Observational analysis reveals associations between individual factors and dementia risk in veterans, suggesting prevention targets.
Findings identified TBI, depression, AUD, and MEEs as key variables associated with ADRD in Veterans. These factors may represent important targets for prevention and intervention efforts aimed at improving the long-term health of aging Veterans. Additional work is needed to clarify the mechanisms through which these factors influence ADRD risk and to establish whether observed associations are causal.
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