NEUROURBANISMO, ENVELHECIMENTO E SAÚDE COGNITIVA: Construindo cidades responsivas à demência

The global prevalence of dementia is currently estimated to be over 55 million individuals, with projections indicating a rise to 153 million by the year 2050. In the Latin American region, including the Brazilian context, a 200% surge in cases is anticipated.Research findings suggest that up to 48.2% of the associated risks are amenable to modification. To examine the influence of urban design on the risk factors for dementia, an integrative literature review was conducted, initially yielding 777 articles published between 2021 and 2024, of which 28 were analyzed.The study investigated the role of urban variables in reducing the risk of cognitive decline, using Neurourbanism as a theoretical basis. The results of the study underscore the significance of urban interventions that promote healthy aging, including the reduction of air pollution, the encouragement of active mobility, the mitigation of social isolation, and the control of noise pollution.These strategies provide a framework for urban planning policies that are more effective in the prevention, detection, and early diagnosis of dementia. The integration of neuroscience and urban design is instrumental in the creation of cognitively healthy environments.