From now until 2050: Alzheimer's cases will increase 4 times

According to US researchers at Johns Hopkins University, more than 26 million people around the world suffer from Alzheimer's disease and according to new predictions, this number will quadruple between now and 2050.

At this rate, one in every 85 people will have this neurodegenerative disease. These new predictions will be presented later this week at the Alzheimer's Association (Washington) conference. (Photo: HTV) Previously, researchers had predicted that the dementia epidemic would spread along with the aging of the world's residents.

This is a serious warning if scientists do not find effective measures to prevent disease and protect aging brains.

'If we can make modest progressive moves to prevent or slow the development of Alzheimer's disease, we can make a big impact on the health of the world community , ' said Dr. Ron Brookmeyer. The public health specialist at Johns Hopkins University led the study.

Asia will be the region with the highest incidence. This densely populated continent has now recorded 12.6 million Alzheimer's cases, or nearly half of the world's total. From now to 2050, Asia will have 62.8 million patients out of 106 people suffering from this disease in the world.

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