Why the study?
Does high SBP increase the risk of dementia in adults aged 65 and older?
Does high SBP increase the risk of dementia in adults aged 65 and older?
Adequate control of hypertension in early old age (<75 years) may reduce the risk for dementia.
May support age-specific SBP monitoring in <75-year-olds; leaves open causal effects on dementia.
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.
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