Current and Future Prevalence Estimates of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, and Its Subtypes in a Population-Based Sample of People 70 Years and Older in Norway: The HUNT Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Having accurate, up-to-date information on the epidemiology of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is imperative.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of MCI and dementia in Norway using data from a large population-based study.

Methods

All people 70 + years of age, n = 19,403, in the fourth wave of the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT4) were invited to participate in the study HUNT4 70 + . Trained health personnel assessed participants using cognitive tests at a field station, at homes, or at their nursing home. Interviewers also completed a structured carer questionnaire in regard to participants suspected of having dementia. Clinical experts made diagnoses according to DSM-5 criteria. We calculated prevalence weighing the data to ensure population

SUBMITTER: GjOra L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990439 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature