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==Overview== | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
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* The most common dementia throughout the world is Alzheimer's dementia, the second most common is vascular dementia or mixed dementia. | |||
* The prevalence of dementia increases by 30% with age greater than 80 years. | |||
* People with black ethnicity are at higher risk of developing dementia compared to white race. | |||
* Dementia is more prevalent in females compared to males.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://203.89.220.41/upload/Access%20Report%20Feb%202005.pdf | title=Dementia Estimates and Projections: Australian States and Territories | publisher=Alzheimer's Australia | date=[[2005-02-01]] | accessdate=2006-10-04}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
- The most common dementia throughout the world is Alzheimer's dementia, the second most common is vascular dementia or mixed dementia.
- The prevalence of dementia increases by 30% with age greater than 80 years.
- People with black ethnicity are at higher risk of developing dementia compared to white race.
- Dementia is more prevalent in females compared to males.[1]
References
- ↑ "Dementia Estimates and Projections: Australian States and Territories" (PDF). Alzheimer's Australia. 2005-02-01. Retrieved 2006-10-04. Check date values in:
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