Depression is a Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Poster Session II

Keyword: Aging

Abstract: Depression and sex influence Alzheimer’s disease. Cox proportional-hazards models examined effects of sex, age, and depression on impairment risk. In 26,362 adults, depression increased impairment risk by 74% in men (HR=1.74, p<.001) and 106% in women (HR=2.06, p<.001). For women, the effect of depression on impairment was significantly larger (p<.01).

• Lauren Rutter (Presenting Author)
• Lucas Hamilton (Author)
• Skylar Wilson (Author)
• Brea Perry (Author)
• Anne Krendl (Author)