
Neurologyepidemiologyepilepsy
Epilepsy as a Significant Risk Factor for Young-Onset Dementia: Insights from Nationwide Studies in France and Sweden
By MedXY|Oct 19, 2026
Nationwide analyses show that epilepsy markedly increases the risk of young-onset dementia (YOD) before age 65, with persistent associations even years after epilepsy diagnosis, underscoring the need for YOD risk assessment in epilepsy care