The role of multivitamins and minerals (MVM) supplementation in dementia risk reduction for older people in Taiwan: Insights from a population health and economic model.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To estimate the potential health and economic impact of regular multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplementation in reducing dementia risk among Taiwanese adults aged ≥ 60 years old.

Methods

A population-based health economic model was developed to project dementia-related health and economic outcomes over a 10-year period (2024-2033) under two scenarios: current lack of MVM use versus expanded regular use (≥3 times/week). Model inputs were derived from Taiwanese demographic, epidemiological, and cost data, supplemented by published trials and expert validation. Outcomes included dementia cases prevented, premature deaths averted, years of life lost (YLL) averted, years lived with disability (YLD) averted, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained, and societal cos

SUBMITTER: Toh KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717773 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature