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\nA study presented at the 2021 Alzheimer\u2019s Association International Conference shows global cases of dementia are expected to triple by 2050.<\/p>\n
\nA study presented at the 2021 Alzheimer\u2019s Association International Conference shows global cases of dementia are expected to triple by 2050.<\/p>\n
Data suggests cases will rise from an estimated 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050. The study said a primary reason for the increase will be age.<\/p>\n
According to data from the United Nations, in 2019 there were 703 million people globally age 65 or over. That number is projected to double to 1.5 billion in 2050.<\/p>\n
In addition to age, researchers found obesity, diabetes and sedentary lifestyles also are risk factors for dementia.<\/p>\n
Specifically, researchers forecasted 6.8 million more dementia cases between 2019 and 2050 due specifically to expected changes in smoking, high body mass index (BMI) and high blood sugar.<\/p>\n
Dr. Greg Cooper, chief of adult neurology and director of the Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center, said there is some good news.<\/p>\n
Research shows that people can decrease their chances of getting dementia.<\/p>\n
A body called The Lancet Committee has issued two reports now looking at the risk of dementia and they determined that 40% of dementia worldwide is preventable.<\/p>\n
Dr. Cooper said good medical care can help. That includes things like keeping blood pressure low, preventing or treating diabetes, being active mentally and physically, and sticking to a healthy diet.<\/p>\n
Researchers also found education about dementia is vastly improving. They hope the continued research will help us prepare for the possible increase in dementia patients.
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