The link between smoking, high blood pressure and dementia
Middle-age individuals who smoke, have high blood pressure, or have diabetes run a high risk of being hospitalized for dementia later in life.
That's according to a research study of more than 11,000 people, led by Alvaro Alonso, a University of Minnesota epidemiologist.
Alonso adds that this research provides one more reason why people should quit smoking and concentrate on improving their cardiovascular health.
Last modified on Monday Jul 02, 2007