
Jul 30, 2026
✦The Hindu
Study: Diabetes, hearing loss among key factors for dementia in India; women more prone
A study reviewing 25 years of data found diabetes, hearing loss, and physical inactivity are key factors for dementia in India. Researchers said, "Diabetes can double or even triple the risk of dementia." Women are more prone to the condition, and many people in rural areas remain at risk.