4 Oct 2024 • Dementia is surging among individuals under 70, with the 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study revealing a staggering 122.33% increase in prevalence since 1990.

According to the 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study, new cases have surged by 128%, and deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) linked to dementia in this age group have also risen significantly—119.28% and 119.77%, respectively.

Additionally, females <70 years bore a higher burden of dementia globally, and gender differences are still widening.

Source: Lancet | Read full story