A costly future from Alzheimer's disease
Late last year, Alzheimer’s Disease International called the prevalence of the condition a global emergency (ICAA Research Review, 9[35] 2009).. Pulling data from a systematic review, the organization estimated that by 2050, there will be 115.4 million people living with dementia around the world. The greatest risk factor for the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, is advancing age.
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