The researchers focussed their study on 11,745 adults with an average follow-up of 14.5 years. Of these 9,520 participants had used NSAIDs at any given time, and 2,091 participants developed dementia.<\/p>\n

The results, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, showed that long-term NSAID use was associated with a 12 per cent reduced risk of developing dementia.<\/p>\n

Short-and intermediate-term use did not provide benefits. Also, the cumulative dose of NSAIDs was not associated with decreased dementia risk, the team said.<\/p>\n

The findings suggest that prolonged, rather than intensive, use of anti-inflammatory medications may help protect against dementia.<\/p>\n

“There is a need for more studies to further consolidate this evidence and possibly develop preventive strategies,” Ikram said.<\/p>\n

A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, that looked at health data from over 130 million individuals showed that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations, and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia.<\/p>\n

This finding supports the hypothesis that common dementias may be triggered by viral or bacterial infections.<\/p>\n

According to data from the World Health Organization, every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases of dementia — currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally.<\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60-70 per cent of cases.<\/p>\n

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