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Prevalence of Dementia among Elderly People Living in Cotonou, an Urban Area of Benin (West Africa).
- Source :
- Neuroepidemiology; 2011, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p245-251, 7p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Background/Aims: The population of Benin is, like those of most developing countries, aging; dementia is therefore a major concern. Our goal was to estimate the prevalence of dementia in an elderly population living in urban Benin. Methods: In a cross-sectional community-based study, people aged 65 years and above were screened using the Community Screening Interview for Dementia and the Five-Word Test. Results: The prevalence of dementia was 3.7% (95% CI 2.6-4.8) overall. The figure increased with age and was higher among women than men. Conclusion: Dementia was slightly more prevalent than previously reported in a rural area of Benin, but the rate was similar to that recorded in other cities in developing countries. Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02515350
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Neuroepidemiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 66654327
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000328255