march 2018

Alcohol and dementia: a complex relationship with potential for dementia prevention

The relationship between alcohol and dementia prevention has been widely studied, but most studies have focused on the potential for modest alcohol consumption to reduce the risk of dementia. These, primarily cohort, studies have varied in terms of the types of alcohol and thresholds of consumption assessed and have typically used self-reported consumption. Nonetheless, a J-shaped relationship has been fairly consistently reported between alcohol consumption and dementia risk, with moderate consumption associated with better outcomes than heavy consumption or non-consumption, although for non-drinkers there might be other confounders.

Additional Info

  • Authors

    Ballard C.; Lang I.
  • Issue

    Lancet Public Health / pages e103-e104
  • Published Date

    march 2018