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The report makes the case that the risk of dementia in later life can be reduced among the general population if diabetes and high blood pressure are controlled, and efforts are made to reduce risk o fheart disease and to encourage people to quit smoking.
According to the report, diabetes increases the risk of dementia by 50%. By extension, the report also suggests that risk factors for diabetes and high blood pressure, such as obesity and lack of physical activity, should be targeted as part of Alzheimer's prevention.
Despite cardiovascular health improving among many high-income countries, the report acknowledges that many low- and middle-income countries have rising rates of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.