학술논문

Effects of risk factors on the development and mortality of early- and late-onset dementia: an 11-year longitudinal nationwide population-based cohort study in South Korea
Document Type
Report
Source
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy. April 25, 2024, Vol. 16 Issue 1
Subject
South Korea
Language
English
ISSN
1758-9193
Abstract
Background Early-onset dementia (EOD, onset age < 65) and late-onset dementia (LOD, onset age [greater than or equal to] 65) exhibit distinct features. Understanding the risk factors for dementia development and mortality in EOD and LOD respectively is crucial for personalized care. While risk factors are known for LOD development and mortality, their impact on EOD remains unclear. We aimed to investigate how hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and osteoporosis influence the development and mortality of EOD and LOD, respectively. Methods Using the Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database, we collected 546,709 dementia-free individuals and followed up for 11 years. In the two study groups, the Younger group (< 65 years old) and the Older group ([greater than or equal to] 65 years old), we applied Cox proportional hazard models to assess risk factors for development of EOD and LOD, respectively. Then, we assessed risk factors for mortality among EOD and LOD. Results Diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis increased the risk of EOD and LOD development. Hypertension increased the risk of EOD, while atrial fibrillation increased the risk of LOD. Conversely, hyperlipidemia exhibited a protective effect against LOD development. Additionally, diabetes mellitus increased mortality in EOD and LOD. Hypertension and atrial fibrillation increased mortality in LOD, while hyperlipidemia decreased mortality in EOD and LOD. Conclusions Risk factors influencing dementia development and mortality differed in EOD and LOD. Targeted public health interventions addressing age-related risk factors may reduce dementia incidence and mortality. Keywords: Dementia, Onset age, Development, Mortality, Risk factor, Population study
Author(s): Min Young Chun[sup.1,2,3] , Wonjeong Chae[sup.4] , Sang Won Seo[sup.1,5,6,7] , Hyemin Jang[sup.1,8] , Jihwan Yun[sup.1,9] , Duk L. Na[sup.1] , Dongwoo Kang[sup.10] , Jungkuk Lee[sup.10] , Dustin B. [...]