Too many Australians still see dementia as an inevitability, according to new data, but there is a list of steps you can take to reduce the risks.

New data shows only 16 per cent of Australian women know dementia is the leading cause of death.

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 risk factors [listed in article].

The federal government says it will consider a national dementia campaign to raise awareness.

Prevention is possible

Women reading this article, what are you doing to look after brain health?