Attitudes towards dementia prevention in Austria—Results of an exploratory study

IntroductionRecent research identified 14 risk factors for dementia that apply to different phases of life [1] and to different world regions [2]. A reduction of these risk factors could prevent 45% of dementia cases [1]. These recent scientific developments need to be translated into interventions that reach as many population segments as possible. Therefore, it is important to explore the needs of the target population before planning prevention programs.BackgroundMore than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia and this number will grow rapidly over the next years [3]. Dementia is a cost-intensi…