Causes And Risk Factors For Lewy Body Dementia

Gender

Gender also appears to be correlated with Lewy body dementia, with a higher occurrence of the disease in males. A study done in the United Kingdom based on autopsy studies attempted to define why males tend to have higher rates of Lewy body dementia and were able to dismiss co-founding attributes such as a patient's length of life, smoking status, and education level. The study theorized environmental exposures and the alteration of sex hormones might play a part in the increased risk. Despite this theory, the study acknowledged further research would need to be conducted to establish a definitive link and understanding of the sex component related to the occurrence of Lewy body disease.

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