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Chronic pain may increase dementia risk: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

Chronic pain associated with increased dementia risk Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) make up approximately 80% of the more than 47 million cases of dementia worldwide. A large percentage of the older population is also affected by chronic pain, a leading cause of disability that shares many risk factors with ADRD.

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Chronic pain may increase dementia risk: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

Chronic pain associated with increased dementia risk Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) make up approximately 80% of the more than 47 million cases of dementia worldwide. A large percentage of the older population is also affected by chronic pain, a leading cause of disability that shares many risk factors with ADRD.