London – Report: Nearly 47 Million People Now Have Dementia

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    FILE - Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaks at the G8 Dementia Summit, at Lancaster House in central London December 11, 2013    REUTERS/Stefan Rousseau/PoolLondon – Health researchers say there are now nearly 47 million people living with dementia globally, up from 35 million in 2009. They warned that without a medical breakthrough, numbers will likely double every 20 years.

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    In a report issued on Tuesday, researchers from Alzheimer’s Disease International say about 58 percent of all people with dementia live in developing countries and that by 2050, nearly half of all those with the disease will live in Asia. Numbers are expected to rise with aging populations and as more cases are identified.

    Experts estimate the cost of treating dementia could jump to $1 trillion in just three years and called for governments to adopt legislation to ensure better treatment for people with the disease. There is no known cure for dementia.

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    Avi613
    Avi613
    8 years ago

    Gluten linked to dementia and other neurological disorders
    Dr. David Perlmutter, Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, advocates that lifestyle modifications, starting with a high-fat, nearly carbohydrate-free diet, can prevent or greatly lower dementia risk and progression — and he’s armed with plenty of data to back up the claim

    honestbroker
    honestbroker
    8 years ago

    And that’s just the politicians

    Reallynow
    Reallynow
    8 years ago

    Numbers might not be so accurate as those in charge of the study are suspected to have dementia as well.