World Brain Day: Neurological association says over 40% of dementia cases are preventable [SOUND]

# The Neurological Association of South Africa says over 40-percent of dementia cases can be prevented by managing risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and social isolation. Marking World Brain Day, the association warns that dementia is rising fast in sub-Saharan Africa and is expected to triple by 2050. The association’s Patty Francis calls for more awareness, early screening, and better care, especially in poor communities: