Dementia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMar 15, 2023 · Key facts. Currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain.
Alzheimer's Facts and Figures Report | Alzheimer's Association
WEBAlzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report – get the latest statistics on the impact of Alzheimer's and dementia in the United States. Read the 2024 report to understand the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system.
Dementia statistics | Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)
WEBNumbers of people with dementia. Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. There are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 78 …
WEBAlzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for an estimated 60% to 80% of cases. Recent large autopsy studies show that more than half of individuals with Alzheimer's dementia have Alzheimer's disease brain changes (pathology) as well as the brain changes of one or more other causes of dementia, such
WEBAn estimated 6.7 million Americans over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023. About 1 in 9 people (10.8%) over age 65 have Alzheimer’s dementia. Two-thirds of Americans over age 65 with Alzheimer’s dementia (4.1 million) are women.
2024 Alzheimer's disease facts and figures - 2024 - Alzheimer ...
WEBApr 30, 2024 · 2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the Overview.
2020 Alzheimer's disease facts and figures - 2020 - Alzheimer ...
WEBMar 10, 2020 · 2020 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the Overview.