The reason dementia rates are rising is surprisingly simple

4 points by stevenjgarner 3 months ago | 3 comments
  • quantified 3 months ago
    Simplifying it: longer lifespans mean you'll live long enough to develop it to the point where it's noticeable.
    • stevenjgarner 3 months ago
      Or optimistically, longer lifespans will extend life to points in the future where better treatments and outcomes may be possible?
    • stevenjgarner 3 months ago
      https://archive.ph/ohG8G