Anesthesia can increase dementia risk by 35%
Elderly who undergo anesthesia could increase their risk of dementia by 35%. It’s called POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction) and it’s common in the elderly. It’s not set in stone, but this recent study shows that POCD may be a precursor of dementia – even several years later.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130601133925.htm
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