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Lower gray matter volumes in temporal, frontal, other regions were seen in socially isolated individuals.
The number of people with dementia worldwide is estimated to increase from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050.
Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for white participants and those aged fewer than 65 years.
Black individuals exhibit a higher frequency of delusions, and Asian individuals have a higher frequency of apathy.
Increases were seen in care hours from family and unpaid helpers, use of in-home medical care, hospital stay and use of a nursing facility.
To a lesser extent, engagement in creative artistic activities and passive mental activities were linked to lower dementia risk.
Similar findings were seen in a a subcohort of participants with APOE-ε4 genetic data and in an external validation cohort.
A greater risk for dementia was conferred by comorbid nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and heart disease or stroke.
Increases in cases were mainly due to population growth and aging, with the relative importance of these factors varying by region.
Associations were consistent across different psychiatric conditions, for Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias.