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Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia

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Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia

Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN/ASIN: 0309459591
ISBN-13: 9780309459594
Number of pages: 180

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This book assesses the current state of knowledge on interventions to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, and informs future research in this area. This report provides recommendations of appropriate content for inclusion in public health messages from the National Institute on Aging.

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