Non-Genetic Risk Factors for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder linked to multiple genetic and environmental factors. Despite its complex pathology still undetermined etiology, number of factors have been found be closely associated with the incidence AD. Although molecular mechanisms linking many these AD are unclear not necessarily causative, their identification control might key preventative measures. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity other life-style habits recognized as established risk for Other emerging investigated potential contributors overall dementia include anemia, obstructive respiratory vitamin D deficiency, thyroid imbalance, inflammation depression. This review summarizes factors; it also provides an insight into modifiable elements, which may reduce dementia.