Globally, someone is diagnosed with dementia every 3 seconds
In a statement issued for World Alzheimer's Day on September 21, the Ministry of Health announced that the total number of dementia patients ranges between 55 and 57 million.
In an official statement made by the Ministry of Health on the occasion of September 21 World Alzheimer's Day, it was reported that a new dementia case emerges globally every three seconds.
The Effects of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic and progressive health problem that occurs as a result of damage to brain cells over time. As the disease progresses, individuals lose their abilities to speak, make decisions, and maintain their daily lives.
Global Case Numbers and the Proportion of Dementia
According to estimates, there are between 55 and 57 million dementia patients worldwide. Alzheimer's, the most common type, accounts for approximately 60 to 70 percent of all dementia cases.
Risk Factors and Ways of Protection
Risk factors associated with the disease include unmodifiable elements such as family history and gender. Factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle are among modifiable risks.
The Importance of Healthy Living Habits
Research reveals that appropriate interventions targeting modifiable risk factors can delay or prevent 45 percent of dementia cases.