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August 16, 2025Open Access

Prevalence and Factors Contributing to Dementia among Geriatric Patients attending Medical Outpatient Clinic at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH); A Hospital Based Cross-Sectional Study

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OMOscar MahinyilaKNKeziah Nyaborogo

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows high prevalence of cognitive impairment in elderly patients, highlighting screening importance.

Key Points

  • About 50% of geriatric patients have cognitive impairment, with most having mild to moderate cases.
  • Significant factors include age (≥65 years), education level, and male sex, influencing cognitive impairment risk.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted on 239 patients at a Zonal Referral Hospital, assessing cognitive impairment.
  • Highlights the need for screening to identify at-risk individuals early to prevent dementia progression.

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Mahinyila et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235fdb210217d647728f3https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.05.25333093
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