Cognitive Deficit Profile in Young Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Abstract

Dental caries is a leading global child health problem among school-going children that has a significant The relevance of this research topic is determined by the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) among the young population and the growing burden of subtle cognitive impairments detected even before the clinical manifestations of dementia. Currently, MS is diagnosed in 20–30% of adults under 50 years of age, and although classic vascular and metabolic complications attract the attention of clinicians, the role of hidden cognitive deficits remains underestimated. (1, 2, 3) According to international studies, the prevalence of MS reaches 26% of the adult population, and a projected increase to 50% in the next 25 years emphasizes the relevance of developing new diagnostic strategies (4, 5).