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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Prevalence and Determinants of Dementia Among Older Adults Attending Outpatient Clinics in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Thailand: A Secondary Data Analysis

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KLKasidid LawongsaSKSupanut Kumjan

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Overview

Retrospective analysis found 12.5% dementia prevalence among older adults in outpatient clinics, highlighting notable risk factors.

Key Points

  • Dementia prevalence among older adults attending outpatient clinics was 12.5%, indicating a significant public health issue.
  • Alzheimer's disease accounted for 54.3% of dementia cases, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions for dementia types.
  • Tertiary care outpatients exhibited several risk factors, including advanced age and vascular comorbidities, linked to increased dementia risk.
  • Routine screening and medication review in tertiary care settings are recommended to address dementia-related challenges.

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Lawongsa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a74b210217d64781068https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91454
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