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The epidemiology of dementia in North America

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In this brief review, the epidemiology of dementia in North America is examined. The areas covered are prevalence and incidence studies, longitudinal studies, risk factors, distribution of types of dementia, cross-cultural factors and current research programmes.

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    M. R. Eastwood, S. L. Rifat & D. Roberts

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Eastwood, M.R., Rifat, S.L. & Roberts, D. The epidemiology of dementia in North America. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Nuerosci 240, 207–211 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02189528

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