Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in rural and urban areas in Cuba and factors influencing on its occurrence: epidemiological cross-sectional protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

According to the World Alzheimer's Report 2019, around 50 million people suffer from dementia, worldwide. Observational analysis revealed the existence of particular factors associated with the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). There are no international homogeneous principles for the early detection and evaluation of memory impairment and possible AD. This work aimed at (1) determining the prevalence of possible AD in the elderly residing in urban and rural regions in Cuba and (2) identifying the main factors that could significantly influence on its occurrence.

Methods and analysis

The study includes four neuropsychological tests (Clock Drawing Test, Mini-Mental Status Examination, Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire, Cognitive and Non-

SUBMITTER: Lopez Ricardo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9639064 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature