Dr Connor Richardson - Population Studies, Examples of how they are helping

Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Connor is back with part two of his blogs discussing population research. In this post Connor highlights key findings from the UK-based Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (CFAS). He reports a surprising decrease in dementia prevalence among individuals aged 65 and above, especially attributing the decline to better cardiovascular health in men. Connor also touches on the complexities of diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment and delves into the varied neuropathologies associated with dementia, underlining the value of population studies for a holistic understanding of the condition. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-population-studies-examples-of-how-they-are-helping/ -- Dr Connor Richardson is a Neuro-epidemiology Research Associate (soon to be NIHR Research Fellow) in the Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute. Connor is the research statistician for the Cognitive Function and Ageing studies (CFAS) multi-centre population cohort. His research interest lies in using advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to measure dementia risk. Connor blogs about his research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and sometimes his Pomapoo’s. -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.