Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association
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Gender-specific risks for dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) starting in midlife remain largely unknown. ⋯ Selective survival of men with a healthier cardiovascular risk profile and hence lower propensity to dementia might partly explain the higher LTR of dementia/AD in women.
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Substantial variations in the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have been reported, although mostly in Western countries. Less is known about MCI in the Chinese population. ⋯ Our findings suggest that 20% of Chinese elderly are affected by MCI. Prospective studies in China are needed to examine progression to dementia and related risk factors.