Dementia cases rising much faster than originally believed
Scientists predict that in the future far more people will have dementia than expected.
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Scientists predict that in the future far more people will have dementia than expected.
Figure is 42% higher than previous estimates and would pose ‘enormous threat’ to healthcare systems
A stark warning that cases of dementia will soar over the next two decades comes amid 'hope and optimism' the condition will become treatable.
The UCL-led study updates previous work suggesting dementia incidence has been in decline in high-income countries such as the UK.
The UCL-led study updates previous work suggesting dementia incidence has been in decline in high-income countries such as the UK.