Underlining neighbourhood perception: A possible risk factor for dementia that deserves more attention

Abstract

More than 50 million people are currently living with dementia, and it is expected that this number will exceed 150 million by 2050.1In addition to cognitive impairment, dementia has physiological, economic and social impacts, and these impacts are not only on the individual but also on their social network (e.g. families and friends). For a syn drome that has such multifaceted consequences and because of the exponentially increasing number of people it affects, understanding the antecedents and identifying opportunities to delay or prevent it are essential.