# Study identifies diabetes, hearing loss as key dementia factors in India 2026-08-08T12:45:51+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Diabetes, hearing loss, physical inactivity and undernourishment are critical modifiable risk factors for dementia in India, a review of 25 years of data published in Alzheimer's and Dementia has found. The Rutgers University-led study, weighing Indian research against the 2024 Lancet Commission’s 14 risk factors, says metabolic and vascular risks drive midlife dementia. Women and rural residents show higher prevalence, likely due to underdiagnosis. India ranks third globally for diabetes, 41% of adults have hearing loss, and 57% are insufficiently active. Limited education accounts for 22% of modifiable risk (vs 8% worldwide), and untreated vision loss for an estimated 14% of cases. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, hearing loss, India, risk factors Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/study-identifies-diabetes-hearing-loss-as-key-dementia-factors-in-india/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/study-identifies-diabetes-hearing-loss-as-key-dementia-factors-in-india/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.