Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Dementia in Older Japanese Adults [jamanetwork.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 2/7/203:37 PM

By Yukako Tani, Takeo Fujiwara, Katsunori Kondo, JAMA Network Open, February 7, 2020

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Question Are adverse childhood experiences associated with the onset of dementia later in life?

Findings In a large-scale cohort study of 17 412 older Japanese adults, the cumulative number of adverse childhood experiences was associated with an increased risk of developing dementia.

Meaning Having 3 or more adverse childhood experiences was associated with increased dementia risk among older Japanese adults.

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