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. 2008 Oct 1;8(4):1–98.

Table 31: Overall Summary Statement of Benefit and Risk.

Outcome Quality Benefits Risks/Burden Overall Strength of Recommendation
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