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Policies Across the Life Span to Mitigate High Dementia Risk in Nigerian Women Should Integrate Strategies to Address Educational and Nutritional Inequities from Early Life

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  • Efosa Kenneth Oghagbon

  • Enoga Ijachi Ben-Ameh

  • Lydia Gimenez-Llort

  • March 8, 2026

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    Dementia affects over 55 million people globally, with women comprising nearly two-thirds of the total burden.

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    Socioeconomic factors, including education and nutrition, significantly influence dementia risk, particularly in women.

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    In Nigeria, gender disparities in education and high rates of child stunting contribute to increased dementia risk among women.

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    The study emphasizes the need for policies addressing educational and nutritional inequities to mitigate dementia risk.

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    A systematic review highlights the importance of early life interventions in reducing dementia prevalence in high-risk populations.

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Policies Across the Life Span to Mitigate High Dementia Risk in Nigerian Women Should Integrate Strategies to Address Educational and Nutritional Inequities from Early Life

  • by Efosa Kenneth Oghagbon, Enoga Ijachi Ben-Ameh, Lydia Gimenez-Llort

  • March 8, 2026

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