Anxiety as a risk factor of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

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Authors

Eva S. Becker · University of Freiburg

Claudia Lorena Orellana Rios · University of Freiburg

Claas Lahmann · University of Freiburg

Gerta Rücker · University of Freiburg

Joachim Bauer · International Psychoanalytic University Berlin

Martin Boeker · University of Freiburg

Abstract

Anxiety is a risk factor for both types of dementia. The temporal and functional relation between anxiety and dementia needs investigation in future studies. The protective value of treating anxiety should be explored further.Declaration of interestNone.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 213, Issue 5, pp. 654-660

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2018.173

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