The rise in obesity in England if unchecked could lead to an estimated increase in dementia prevalence in over 65 year olds by 2050 from 5% to 7% (4,894 cases per 100,000 in 2010 to 6,662 cases per 100,000), conclude researchers at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO), taking place in Liverpool, UK (12-15 May).

 

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