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The role of prenatal factors in cognitive decline and dementia

  • Aline Marileen Wiegersma

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Worldwide, people are living longer and the number of people living with dementia is rising. Several lifestyle factors have been identified as risk factors for premature aging, cognitive decline and dementia, including smoking, obesity and reduced social contact. As the majority of brain development occurs prenatally and brain size, structure and function are shaped by the
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Roseboom, Tessa, Supervisor
  • de Rooij, Susanne, Co-supervisor
Award date29 Sept 2023
Print ISBNs9789464731972
Publication statusPublished - 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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