Various modifiable risk factors for dementia are identified in Hong Kong, including family history, gender, low education attainment, physical inactivity, social isolation, depression, head injury, smoking, and alcohol drink habit. In addition, some non-communicable diseases are also found to be associated with the risk of dementia, such as hypertension, high blood cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, stroke, overweight, and obesity (Department of Health, 2017c).

References:

Department of Health. (2017c). Hong Kong Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Older Adults in Primary Care Settings: Module on Cognitive Impairment.  Retrieved from https://www.fhb.gov.hk/pho/english/resource/files/Module_on_Cognitive_Impairment.pdf.