Potential of prevention strategies for the modifiable risk factor type 2 diabetes with relation to the future number of dementia patients in Germany– a multi-state projection through 2040

Background: We assess the impact of prevention strategies regarding type 2 diabetes as a modifiable risk factor for dementia and its consequences for the future number of dementia patients in Germany. Methods: We used a random sample of health claims data (N = 250,000) of insured persons aged 50+ dr...

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Main Authors: Demuth, I. (Author), Doblhammer, G. (Author), Doerre, A. (Author), Fink, A. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2022
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