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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

Although the cause of Lewy body dementia isn't clear, several factors appear to increase the risk of developing the disease. They include:

  • Being older than 60
  • Being male
  • Having a family member with Lewy body dementia
Complications Causes
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