Epidemiology of Vascular Dementia.
- Author:
Jonghan PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Catholic University of Taegu-Hyosung, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Vascular dementia;
Cerebrovascular disorders;
Risk factors;
Epidemiology
- MeSH:
Cerebrovascular Disorders;
Dementia, Vascular*;
Epidemiology*;
Incidence;
Natural History;
Prevalence;
Risk Factors
- From:Journal of Korean Geriatric Psychiatry
1999;3(2):87-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The concept of vascular dementia is not still established. Its pathogenesis is not completely understood, either. It may be different among the subtypes, e.g., ischemic, hemorrhaginc, or Binswanger's disease. In this article epidemiology of vascular dementia was reviewed, based on the important findings regarding to prevalence, ethnic difference in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and natural history and survival. We have to wait for more elegant concept of and better understanding of vascular dementia.
