J Korean Geriatr Psychiatry.  1999 Dec;3(2):87-94.

Epidemiology of Vascular Dementia

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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Catholic University of Taegu-Hyosung, Taegu, Korea.

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.

Keyword

Vascular dementia; Cerebrovascular disorders; Risk factors; Epidemiology

MeSH Terms

Cerebrovascular Disorders
Dementia, Vascular*
Epidemiology*
Incidence
Natural History
Prevalence
Risk Factors
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