The data from 195 countries on the spread of Alzheimer's disease and dementia from 1990 to 2016, have been analysed by an international group of collaborating scientists. The findings of the study have been published in the journal The Lancet Neurology.
The study drew on official data on morbidity and mortality, as well as scientific papers containing more accurate information on the spread of the disease.
Dementia
Dementia has become a very big concern as we have an aging population across the world. Dementia is also terrifying to us because of its disturbing symptoms and limited treatment options.
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‘Aging and growth of the global population have attributed to an increase in dementia-related sufferers worldwide.’
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The results of the statistical analysis have shown that the number of people suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementia increased from 20.2 million in 1990 to 43.8 million in 2016. Of these, 27 million were women and 16.8 million were men. Researchers have attributed the increase in the spread of the disease to both the aging and growth of the global population.
The number of deaths from dementia has increased by 148% over the same 26-year period. Dementia is now the fifth most common cause of death worldwide and the second most common -- after coronary heart disease -- among people aged 70 or older.
One of the study's authors, HSE Department of Health Care Administration and Economy Professor Vasily Vlasov, has noted that, according to the data, more than 1 million Russians -- most over 50 -- were suffering from dementia in 2016.
Source: Eurekalert
One of the study's authors, HSE Department of Health Care Administration and Economy Professor Vasily Vlasov, has noted that, according to the data, more than 1 million Russians -- most over 50 -- were suffering from dementia in 2016.
Source: Eurekalert
Alzheimers Disease
Alzheimer''s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
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Diseases Related to Old Age
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
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