Mild Cognitive Impairment Common, Especially Among Men
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition that affects thinking and memory skills; an estimated 5 to 10% of those with MCI subsequently develop dementia. Rosebud O. Roberts, from the Mayo Clinic (Minnesota, USA), and colleagues report that more than 6% of Americans ages 70 to 89 develop MCI every year. Also, the condition appears to affect men and those who only have a high school education more than women and those who have completed some higher education. Noting “Differences in incidence rates,” the study authors warn that: “The incidence rates for [mild cognitive impairment] are substantial.”
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R.O. Roberts, Y.E. Geda, D.S. Knopman, R.H. Cha, V.S. Pankratz, B.F. Boeve,et al. “The incidence of MCI differs by subtype and is higher in men: The Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. “ Neurology, January 31, 2012, 78:342-351.
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