Recent World Health Organization guidelines reveal that nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle modifications and risk factor management. These evidence-based recommendations focus on modifiable factors including cognitive engagement, physical activity, cardiovascular health, hearing correction, and social connection. The WHO's comprehensive approach addresses both neurological and systemic health aspects, offering practical strategies for individuals and healthcare systems to reduce dementia incidence across populations.

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