Preventing dementia in Italy: Estimations of modifiable risk factors and public health implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a major global public health challenge, with over 50 million cases in 2020, projected to reach 152 million by 2050. Effective prevention strategies are needed to reduce the impact of modifiable risk factors associated with dementia, particularly in countries with ageing populations like Italy. The Population Attributable Fraction (PAF) and Potential Impact Fraction (PIF) are key metrics for understanding and reducing dementia cases through targeted interventions.

Objectives

This study aimed to revise and expand PAF estimates for dementia in Italy, integrate them with PIF calculations, and assess the alignment of regional health policies with these risk factors. Additionally, the study explored regional variations in PAFs and evaluated the potential for

SUBMITTER: Asta F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12183937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature