Hyderabad, June 8 -- A recent research study published by ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) links micronutrient status with dementia risk among Indian adults, underscoring the potential role of nutrition in preventing cognitive decline and promoting healthy ageing.

With increasing life expectancy, India is witnessing a rapid rise in the proportion of older adults. This demographic transition is usually accompanied by a growing burden of age-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including dementia.

Low and middle-income countries such as India account for nearly 60% of the global dementia burden. While genetic factors contribute to dementia, nearly 50% of cases can be linked to modifiable risk factors such as hypertensi...