The number of people with dementia will almost double every 20 years across the world, researchers predicted today.
More than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia in 2010, according to the 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). The new report was released on September 21st, which is World Alzheimer’s Day.
“The information in the 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report makes it clear that the crisis of dementia and Alzheimer’s cannot be ignored,” said Marc Wortmann, ADI’s Executive Director. “Unchecked, Alzheimer’s will impose enormous burdens on individuals, families, health care infrastructures, and global economy.”
Source: 2009 World Alzheimers Report
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Source: Alzheimers Association
