Pedestrians in Sydney's CBD. Dementia cases are set to rise in every country with the global number expected to triple by mid-century. Source: AAP
New research says the number of adults living with dementia worldwide is set to nearly triple by 2050 - to 153 million. Advocates in Australia are calling for a scaling up of programs tackling lifestyle risk factors, and greater support for research into treatments.
New research says the number of adults living with dementia worldwide is set to nearly triple by 2050 - to 153 million. Advocates in Australia are calling for a scaling up of programs tackling lifestyle risk factors, and greater support for research into treatments.
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