Education Level and Hypertension Are the Biggest Risk Factors for Dementia Among Koreans
According to recent health-related research, the primary risk factors that cause dementia vary by country. In particular, key factors that Koreans should pay attention to in order to prevent dementia have been identified, drawing significant attention.
According to the study, the number one modifiable risk factor for dementia in Korea was 'less than secondary education.' This indicates that education level plays a crucial role in preventing dementia. Following this, hypertension, smoking, depression, and vision loss were identified as high-risk factors in that order.
On the other hand, other countries like the United States showed slightly different patterns compared to Korea. In the U.S., hypertension and smoking were found to be the biggest risk factors, which suggests that strategies for preventing dementia should vary depending on the lifestyle habits and social environment of each country.
Experts explain that this study will serve as important data for establishing customized policies for dementia prevention. In particular, for Koreans, expanding educational opportunities along with hypertension management and smoking cessation education are expected to be highly effective in preventing dementia.
In conclusion, dementia is a disease that can be prevented to some extent through individual effort. It is more important than anything else to consistently check one's health status and develop habits to manage risk factors in advance.