Cerebrovascular risk factors in early-onset dementia
| Risk factor | AD (n=92) | FTD (n=63) |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16 | 7 |
| High cholesterol | 11 | 12 |
| Increased girth | 11 | 14 |
| Obesity | 8 | 10 |
| Diabetes | 3 | 8 |
| Current smoker | 5 | 14 |
| Moderate or excessive alcohol consumption | 5 | 13 |
| Coronary heart disease | 9 | 4 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 2 | 1 |
AD, Alzheimer's disease; FTD, fronto-temporal dementia.