Prevalence of dementia among Indigenous populations of countries with a very high Human Development Index: a systematic review

Dementia is a health priority for Indigenous peoples. Here, we reviewed studies on the prevalence of dementia or cognitive impairment among Indigenous populations from countries with a very high Human Development Index (≥0·8). Quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute risk-of-bias tool and CONSolIDated critERia for strengthening the reporting of health research involving Indigenous peoples (CONSIDER), with oversight provided by an Indigenous Advisory Board.

Citation:
Clarke AJ, Christensen M, Balabanski AH, ......... Brown A, Harwood M, et al. Prevalence of dementia among Indigenous populations of countries with a very high Human Development Index: a systematic review. Lancet Healthy Longev. 2024;5(12):100658.

Keywords:
Epidemiology; ethnology; Indigenous peoples; prevalance

Abstract:
Dementia is a health priority for Indigenous peoples. Here, we reviewed studies on the prevalence of dementia or cognitive impairment among Indigenous populations from countries with a very high Human Development Index (≥0·8). Quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute risk-of-bias tool and CONSolIDated critERia for strengthening the reporting of health research involving Indigenous peoples (CONSIDER), with oversight provided by an Indigenous Advisory Board.