Dementia: people hospitalized for infections are at higher risk

Dementia: people hospitalized for infections are at higher risk

THE ESSENTIAL Dementia is a deterioration in memory, reasoning, behavior and the ability to carry out daily activities. In 60 to 70% of cases, dementia is caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia affects 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Its causes are very varied: it can be the consequence of an illness …

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