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Prevalence of Dementia, Depression, and Mild Cognitive Impairment in a Rural Area of the Island of Crete, Greece.

ΤίτλοςPrevalence of Dementia, Depression, and Mild Cognitive Impairment in a Rural Area of the Island of Crete, Greece.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsTsolaki, M., Gkioka M., Verykouki E., Galoutzi N., Kavalou E., & Pattakou-Parasyri V.
JournalAm J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen
Volume32
Issue5
Pagination252-264
Date Published2017 Aug
ISSN1938-2731
Λέξεις κλειδιάAged, Aged, 80 and over, Cognitive Dysfunction, Dementia, Depression, Female, Greece, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Rural Population
Abstract

The studies on the prevalence of dementia, depression, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Greece are sparse and show major variations of prevalence depending on geographical areas, nutritional habits, and the way of living. The aim of this door-to-door study was to find the prevalence of dementia, depression, and MCI in a rural Greek population. Four hundred and forty-three individuals older than 61years following the application of specific criteria were diagnosed with: normal cognition, depression, MCI with and without depression, and dementia with and without depression. Four diagnostic methods were used, 2 of which included Mungas correction for age and education. After Mungas adjustment, the results were as follows-depression: 33.9%; MCI: 15.3%; MCI with depression: 8.6%; dementia: 2.0%; and dementia with depression: 7.2%. Dementia is less prevalent compared to global data and other Greek areas. Mild cognitive impairment is more prevalent than dementia. High percentages of depression may be related to low education.

DOI10.1177/1533317517698789
Alternate JournalAm J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen
PubMed ID28468554

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