Table 31: Overall Summary Statement of Benefit and Risk.
Outcome | Quality | Benefits | Risks/Burden | Overall Strength of Recommendation |
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Short term Incidence of dementia |
High/Moderate | Decreased incidence of dementia | Unknown if leads to delayed institutionalization | High/Moderate |
Short term Cognitive decline |
High/Moderate | Reduced risk of subsequent cognitive decline | Unknown if leads to delayed diagnosis of dementia or institutionalization | High/Moderate |
Long term Incidence of dementia |
Moderate | Decreased incidence of dementia | Unknown if leads to delayed institutionalization | Moderate |