Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Assessment of Age-related Changes in Cognitive Functions Using EmoCogMeter, a Novel Tablet-computer Based Approach
Published on: February 14, 2014
Epidemiology of dementia in Ashkelon: the influence of education
Esther Kahana1, Yechezkel Galper, Nelly Zilber
1Dept. of Neurology, Barzilai Medical Center, affiliated to Ben-Gurion Univesity of the Negev, Ashkelon, Israel.
Abstract:
A population study aimed at evaluating the influence of education on the prevalence of dementia was carried out in Ashkelon, a rural city in Israel. The whole population aged over 75 years was screened, with a very low refusal rate. Altogether, 1501 people were examined, using DSM III-R criteria for dementia. The prevalence of dementia increased with age and was higher among females and immigrants to Israel from Africa and Asia. The most significant correlation was with a low level of education, which completely explained the ethnic differences and partially the female predominance in the frequency of dementia. Our study confirms that schooling appears to be an important protective factor against the development of dementia.
Related Concept Videos
Alzheimer Disease l: Introduction
Dementia
The progression of dementia is generally gradual.
Dementia l: Introduction
Alzheimer's Disease: Overview
The clinical diagnosis of AD hinges on the presence of memory and other cognitive impairments. Biomarkers, such as changes in Aβ and tau...
Introduction to Epidemiology
Cognitive Development During Adulthood