Some foreign studies have pointed out that by 2050, the global dementia population may exceed 150 million people, which will increase nearly three times compared with 2019. (Reuters)
[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]With the increase in life expectancy, dementia has become the top cause of death in many advanced countries. Some foreign studies have pointed out that the global population with dementia may exceed 150 million by 2050. Increased nearly three times in 2019.
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the Global Burden of Disease Study published in The Lancet Public Health (The Lancet Public Health) shows that by 2050, the global population with dementia may be as high as There are more than 153 million people, much higher than the 57 million in 2019, including the US may increase from 5.3 million in 2019 to nearly 10.5 million in 2050.
This study also pointed out that although population aging and population growth are the main reasons for the increase in the dementia population, unhealthy lifestyles are also one of the important reasons, including a large number of smoking, obesity and diabetes, which are all to avoid a substantial increase in the dementia population. Risk factors that need to be dealt with urgently.
As of now, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death in the world, and it is also one of the main causes of disability and the need for care for the elderly. Compared with the popularization of education in various countries, it can reduce the occurrence of dementia. For obesity and high blood sugar With risk factors such as smoking, experts are less optimistic, believing that it may lead to an additional 7 million dementia population. Experts call on countries to reduce major risk factors and promote healthy eating, exercise, and smoking cessation.
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