Using Health Check Data to Understand Risks for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Among Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Peoples in Northern Queensland-A Data Linkage Study

• Main Authors: Fintan Thompson (Author), Sarah G. Russell (Author), Linton R. Harriss (Author), Adrian Esterman (Author), Sean Taylor (Author), Rachel Quigley (Author), Edward Strivens (Author), Robyn McDermott (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ObjectiveHigh rates of dementia are evident in First Nations populations, and modifiable risk factors may be contributing to this increased risk. This study aimed to use a longitudinal dataset to gain insights into the long-term risk and protective factors for dementia and cognitive impairment not d...