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The Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease with Identification of Depression as a Potential Risk Factor for the Disease
Type of publication
type::text::thesis::master thesis
Title
The Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease with Identification of Depression as a Potential Risk Factor for the Disease
Other Title
Alzheimerio ligos rizikos veiksniai ir depresija, kaip potencialus šios ligos rizikos veiksnys
Author
Ahmed Mohamed Hamid Eltahir, Aya |
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Extent
38 p.
Date Issued
2021-06-14
Abstract
Aim: To investigate different factors and depression as a possible risk factor for Alzheimer disease. Objectives:
- To assess socioeconomic, lifestyle, environmental, genetic factors and comorbidities as possible risk factors for Alzheimer disease.
- To develop an inclusion criteria of the articles on depression as it is a risk factor for Alzheimer disease.
- To perform a literature search and select suitable articles that meet the inclusion criteria.
- To assess depression as a possible risk factor for Alzheimer disease. Methodology:To achieve the outlined objectives, several scientific databases were used such as PubMed, BMJ and ScienceDirect. The literature review was achieved by collecting different articles published from 2015 to 2020. Searched keywords included “Alzheimer disease”, “risk factors”, “environmental risks”, “lifestyle risks” and“genetic risks”. A total of 30 articles were gathered and included. For systematic review, a comprehensive search of the electronic databases was conducted. Articles published from 2011 to 2021 were collected. The search string “depression” AND “risk factor” AND “Alzheimer” was searched. After analyses and exclusion of all irrelevant articles, 16 articles were collected and reviewed. Results: The research demonstrated several different factors that may predispose individuals to Alzheimer disease. Risk of the disease increased with age after reaching 65 years. Having the apolipoprotein E4 allele and being of female gender also predisposed individuals. Office workers had increased disease risk compared to farmers. Smoking habits and exposure to air pollution or heavy metals increased Alzheimer predisposition. Experiencing head trauma and diseases such as infections, sleep apnoea and depression could also increase the chances of developing the disease. Daily physical activity and multicomponent diets were found to be protective against Alzheimer’s. Depression, in particular, was a significant risk for Alzheimer disease. The onset time of depression, patient’s age at the time of depression and its severity were all factors that increase Alzheimer development risk further. Conclusions: Many risk factors were found to contribute to the development of Alzheimer disease, this supports the theory that Alzheimer disease is a multifactorial disease. Older age, female gender, occupation, smoking, diet, decreased physical activity, exposure to chemicals, drugs, food insecurity, apolipoprotein E4 allele, infections, disturbed sleep, head injury, food insecurity and depression proved to be risk factors for Alzheimer disease. A more recent history of depression, onset of the disease in late-life, and more severe depression increased Alzheimer disease predisposition. Identifying predisposing factors for the disease can highlight the most at-risk members of society and help improve disease prevention measures.
Tikslas: Įvertinti įvairius veiksnius ir depresiją kaip galimą Alzheimerio ligos rizikos veiksnį Uždaviniai:
- Įvertinti socialinius ir ekonominius, gyvenimo būdo, aplinkos ir genetinius veiksnius, taip pat gretutines ligas kaip galimus Alzheimerio ligos rizikos veiksnius.
- Parengti straipsnių apie depresiją kaip galimą Alzheimerio ligos rizikos veiksnį įtraukimo kriterijus.
- Atlikti literatūros paiešką ir pasirinkti tinkamus straipsnius, atitinkančius įtraukimo kriterijus.
- Įvertinti depresiją kaip galimą Alzheimerio ligos rizikos veiksnį
Publisher
Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas
Language
Anglų / English (en)
Defended
Taip / Yes
Access Rights
Atviroji prieiga / Open Access
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