Sex and gender considerations in dementia: a call for global research

Studies have identified sex and/or gender differences in Alzheimer's disease, but few have examined other dementias. We highlight sex and gender differences in other dementias, discuss sociocultural factors and provide a framework for future global studies.

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Studies have found sex and/or gender differences in Alzheimer's disease, but little research has been conducted on other dementias. This article highlights the sex and gender differences in other forms of dementia, explores sociocultural factors, and provides a framework for future global studies.