Percentage of people who recognised evidence-based modifiable dementia risk factors
Standfirst ...
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
0
20
40
60
80
Continually learning new things such as languages, music, hobbies
Cutting down on alcohol if you drink excessively
Doing regular physical activity, such as playing sport, brisk walking or gardening
Taking care to avoid head injury
Not smoking
Being active socially, such as volunteer work or going to discussion groups
Getting help if you have depression
Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels
Maintaining a healthy weight
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
Eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of fruit, vegetables, fish, grains, legumes and olive oil)
Using a hearing aid if you need one
Avoiding polluted air