Centre for Dementia Seminar Series 2018
Speakers: Deborah Oliveira PhD RN, Research Fellow, University of Nottingham, Institute of Mental Health
Title: Willingness to adhere to the recommended alcohol consumption guidelines for potential dementia risk reduction: Results from a national cross-sectional survey of people aged 50 and over *
Date: 14th Novemebr 2018, 11.30am-12.30am
Venue: Room B28, B Floor, Yang Fujia building , Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU
Abstract:
There is strong evidence that about a third of all dementia cases can be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, and that reducing these risk factors in middle age could potentially reduce dementia risk in later life.
The consumption of alcohol to excess has been considered to be an independent predictor of dementia as it causes irreversible detrimental effects to the brain structure. It is therefore important to understand whether people are willing to adhere to the current alcohol consumption guidelines in order to reduce their risk of having dementia in the future.
In this seminar, Dr Oliveira will present the results of a national online survey in which a non-probabilistic sample of 3,948 individuals aged 50 and over were asked about their current levels of alcohol intake and willingness to comply with the UK recommended alcohol limits to potentially reduce their dementia risk. Multivariate logistic regressions were used to identify those who are at the highest risk for non-adherence to alcohol guidelines. Implications of the study results to research and clinical practice will be discussed in relation to dementia risk reduction.
* This study was funded by the Alzheimer’s Research UK Midland.
All welcome to attend!