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Even ‘Elevated’ Blood Pressure Raises Dementia Risk: Insights from 2.8 Million Adults Over 8 Years
A landmark South Korean study of 2.8 million adults reveals that both elevated blood pressure and hypertension significantly increase dementia risk, particularly vascular dementia, with stronger effects observed in midlife adults and women. The findings validate the 2024 ESC blood pressure classification system.