Marriage and risk of dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

2017246 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

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Andrew Sommerlad · University College London

Joshua Ruegger · Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Gill Livingston · University College London

Abstract

Being married is associated with reduced risk of dementia than widowed and lifelong single people, who are also underdiagnosed in routine clinical practice. Dementia prevention in unmarried people should focus on education and physical health and should consider the possible effect of social engagement as a modifiable risk factor.

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Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Health disparities and outcomes

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Published in: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Volume 89, Issue 3, pp. 231-238

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2017-316274

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