Social adversity linked to poorer brain health
Social adversity over a lifetime impacts brain health, cognition, and dementia risk.
Why it matters
- Adverse social experiences linked to poorer cognition and brain health.
- Early intervention can help prevent dementia.
By the numbers
- Study involved 2,211 individuals from six Latin American countries.
- 56% of dementia cases in Latin America linked to modifiable risk factors.
The big picture
- Social adversity accumulates over time, affecting brain structure and function.
- Prevention should start in childhood.
What they're saying
- Researchers emphasize early intervention to build brain health capital.
Caveats
- Observational study; causality not established.
What’s next
- Development of tailored models for dementia prevention based on social exposome.