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Dementia Cases to Triple by 2050, Global Strategies Urgently Needed
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A new study forecasts a staggering tripling of global dementia cases by 2050, with 153 million people potentially affected. The increase is attributed to aging populations and modifiable risk factors like high blood sugar, high BMI, and smoking. North Africa, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa are expected to see the most significant rise, while Western Europe and the Asia Pacific region will also experience substantial increases. Improving education could reduce cases by six million, but overall, the number of people with dementia will continue to rise, emphasizing the urgent need for global dementia strategies.
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