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Lung disease as a determinant of cognitive decline and dementia
2015
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy
Almost 40 million people currently live with dementia but this is estimated to double over the next 20 years; despite this, research identifying modifiable risk factors is scarce. There is increasing evidence that cognitive impairment is more frequent in those with chronic lung disease than those without. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects 210 million people, with cognitive impairment present in 60% of certain populations. Co-morbid cognitive dysfunction also appears to impact on
doi:10.1186/s13195-015-0116-3
pmid:25798202
pmcid:PMC4369069
fatcat:sfuomuawzzcivatqtvh5en7uqq