Primary prevention

There are no specific studies on the prevention of FTD. However, a number of risk factors in early and mid life have been associated with increased risk of dementia in later life. These include less education, hypertension, hearing impairment, smoking, obesity, depression, physical inactivity, diabetes, infrequent social contact, excessive alcohol consumption, head injury, and air pollution.[54] Some of these risk factors are modifiable, and preventive strategies have been recommended.[54] Convincing evidence for effectiveness of interventions is not yet available, but trials are ongoing.[55][56][57]

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