Journal article
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia in Indigenous Populations: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There remains a lack of information and understanding of the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in Indigenous populations. Little evidence available suggests that Indigenous peoples may have disproportionately high rates of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD).
OBJECTIVE: Given this information, this study systematically explores what risk factors may be associated with ADRD in Indigenous …
Authors
Walker JD; Spiro G; Loewen K; Jacklin K
Journal
Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Vol. 78, No. 4, pp. 1439–1451
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
2020
DOI
10.3233/jad-200704
ISSN
1387-2877
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansAdverse Childhood ExperiencesAge FactorsAlzheimer DiseaseAustraliaCanadaCardiovascular DiseasesCognitive DysfunctionCraniocerebral TraumaDementiaDiabetes MellitusEducational StatusEpilepsyGuamHypertensionIncidenceIndigenous CanadiansIndigenous PeoplesInuitMalaysiaObesityRisk FactorsSedentary BehaviorSex FactorsSmokingSocial Class