New Dementia Cases Projected to More Than Double Globally by 2050
More than 57 million people across the world are already affected by dementia.
TL;DR
- New annual dementia cases worldwide are projected to more than double by 2050.
- The study analyzed data from over 38,000 individuals across 18 nations and territories.
- In 2050, an estimated 24.7 million new dementia cases are expected, a significant increase from 11.4 million in 2023.
- Incidence rates for dementia are higher among women than men.
- Middle-income and lower-income nations show higher dementia rates compared to richer countries.
- Dementia currently affects over 57 million people globally.