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Vitamin Deficiencies May Raise Dementia Risk in India

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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A study conducted by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) in Hyderabad has revealed that nearly 40% of its participants face a higher predicted risk of dementia. The research, involving 1,500 elderly individuals in Telangana, identified deficiencies in vitamins B12, D, and folate as factors contributing to this increased risk. These findings highlight an urgent need for public health interventions in India to address nutritional factors for dementia prevention, especially given the country's rapidly aging population.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A study by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) in Hyderabad found that nearly 40% of its participants had a higher predicted risk of dementia.
  • The study linked deficiencies in vitamins B12, D, and folate to an increased risk of dementia.
  • The research involved 1,500 elderly individuals from both rural and urban areas of Telangana.
  • The findings underscore the necessity for public health interventions in India to address nutritional factors for dementia prevention.
  • Dementia is a growing public health concern in India due to its rapidly aging population.

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    The Hindu emphasizes the urgent need for public health interventions in India to address nutritional factors for dementia prevention, given the country's rapidly aging population.

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