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Understanding why dementia affects women more than men

The gender gap is bigger than you might think

Understanding why dementia affects women more than men
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30/05/2025 14:00 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Cognitive decline

In January 2025, research was published that shows the number of dementia cases is on the rise. All over the world, people in the later stages of life are affected by this troubling disease, and more than 50% of them are women.

To a certain extent, the higher number of dementia cases in women can be explained by the fact that women tend to live longer than men. However, research suggests that there are also other factors to consider.

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