High Social Risk Influence Progression of White Matter Hyperintensities of Presumed Vascular Origin: A Prospective Study in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Oscar H Del BruttoRobertino M MeraBettsy Y RecaldeDenisse A RumbeaVictor J Del BruttoPublished in: Stroke (2022)
Poor social relationships and deficient support networks were significantly associated with WMH progression in community-dwelling older adults living in a rural setting. Our findings may help planning cost-effective preventive policies to reduce progression of cerebral small vessel disease among vulnerable populations.