Why is dementia becoming more common?


Answer - this is because we are living longer and the biggest risk factor for dementia is age.
That is why huge increases in
dementia cases are predicted for Asia and Africa.
Therefore, we can say dementia is the price we pay for progress in treating deadly infections, heart attacks and cancer.
Although there is an unexpected and hopeful trend emerging that has surprised some in the field - the proportion of elderly people getting dementia is falling in some countries.
According to studies, dementia rate (the number of cases per 1,000 people) falling in the UK, Spain and the US and stabilising in other countries.
This is due to improvements in areas like heart health and education which in turn benefit the brain.

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