The world\u2019s population is ageing. Improvements in health care in\u00a0the past century have contributed to people living longer and\u00a0healthier lives. However, this has also resulted in an increase in the\u00a0number of people with noncommunicable diseases, including\u00a0dementia. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a\u00a0normal part of ageing. Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic\u00a0or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that\u00a0affect memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday\u00a0activities.<\/p>\n
Dementia is overwhelming not only for the people who have it, but\u00a0also for their caregivers and families. It is one of the major causes\u00a0of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. There\u00a0is lack of awareness and understanding of dementia, at some level,\u00a0in most countries, resulting in stigmatization, barriers to diagnosis\u00a0and care, and impacting caregivers, families and societies physically,\u00a0psychologically and economically. Dementia can no longer
\nbe neglected but should be considered a part of the public health\u00a0agenda in all countries.<\/p>\n
The objective of this report is to raise awareness of dementia as a\u00a0public health priority, to articulate a public health approach and to\u00a0advocate for action at international and national levels based on the\u00a0principles of inclusion, integration, equity and evidence.<\/p>\n
Read WHO and Alzheimer’s Disease International’s report:<\/p>\n
The world\u2019s population is ageing. Improvements in health care in\u00a0the past century have contributed to people living longer and\u00a0healthier lives. However, this has also resulted in an increase in the\u00a0number of people with noncommunicable diseases, including\u00a0dementia. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a\u00a0normal part of ageing. Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic\u00a0or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that\u00a0affect memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday\u00a0activities.<\/p>\n
Dementia is overwhelming not only for the people who have it, but\u00a0also for their caregivers and families. It is one of the major causes\u00a0of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. There\u00a0is lack of awareness and understanding of dementia, at some level,\u00a0in most countries, resulting in stigmatization, barriers to diagnosis\u00a0and care, and impacting caregivers, families and societies physically,\u00a0psychologically and economically. Dementia can no longer
\nbe neglected but should be considered a part of the public health\u00a0agenda in all countries.<\/p>\n
The objective of this report is to raise awareness of dementia as a\u00a0public health priority, to articulate a public health approach and to\u00a0advocate for action at international and national levels based on the\u00a0principles of inclusion, integration, equity and evidence.<\/p>\n
Read WHO and Alzheimer’s Disease International’s report:<\/p>\n