What Increases Your Risk
Aging is the main risk factor
for all types of
dementia. Some diseases that cause dementia (such as
early-onset
and some
) may run in families.
You have a greater chance of developing
if you:
- Are male.
- Have
high blood pressure.
- Have
had a
heart attack.
- Have
, a buildup of fat and calcium in the
arteries, which can lead to
.
- Have
diabetes.
- Have
high cholesterol.
- Have had a
stroke or
.