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External Causes of Death From Death Certificates in Patients With Dementia

"...patients with dementia presented an increased risk for unintentional injuries and #falls during old age (≥75 years), and #suicide in middle age..."

Important to consider suicide risk screening in early-onset dementia and early interventions for unintentional injuries and fall prevention in older patients with dementia.

#Geriatrics #Neurology

https://www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(23)00540-6/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email