Low Hemoglobin Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Lower hemoglobin levels were linked with higher dementia risk over 9 years of follow-up. Anemia was associated with elevated Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers including p-tau217 and neurofilament light chain. Dementia risk was highest when anemia coexisted with abnormal Alzheimer’s biomarkers. Lower hemoglobin levels were associated with progressively higher dementia risk and elevated blood concentrations of Alzheimer’s…
