Knowledge, health beliefs and attitudes towards dementia and dementia risk reduction among descendants of people with dementia: a qualitative study using focus group discussions

Table 2 Identified risk factors for dementia by the focus group participants

Non-modifiable risk factors	Modifiable risk factors	Modifiable risk factors (suspicions)
Age	Poor diet (e.g., salt)	Sleeping behaviour
Genetics	Physical inactivity	Stress
Family history	Smoking	Traumatic experiences
	Alcohol use	Mental wellbeing
	Cognitive activities
	High cholesterol
	Hypertension
	Diabetes
	Cardiovascular diseases

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