Alzheimer Cases To Triple By 2050 Worldwide

Alzheimer Cases To Triple By 2050 Worldwide

A recent study showed that the number of people who are living with dementia will most likely triple by 2050. The worldwide estimate of 44 million people living with dementia in 2013 is expected to reach 76 million by 2030 and a staggering 135 million by 2050.

The numbers are provided by an Alzheimer’s Disease International brief that will be talked about at the G8 Dementia Summit in London. The 135 million figure is a 17 percent increase on the same estimate made in 2009 by the Alzheimer’s Disease International.

The same study shows the change in the distribution of cases by country. While in the past most Alzheimer cases were found in first world countries, it is believed that the coming years will bring the majority of cases in middle and low income nations. Estimates show that 71 percent of dementia sufferers will hail from middle and low income countries.

The report warns that most countries aren't in any way prepared for the upcoming epidemic, and that research, policy making, health and social care advice are going to have to become a priority in the near future.

The G8 Summit scheduled for the 11th of December will have as a main part of the agenda a new international approach to the dementia policy and research problem.

Posted by George Daniels on Friday December 06 2013, 5:56 AM EST. Ref: philly. Link. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Featured News, Health. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0