Scientists Sound Alarm as Dementia Cases Skyrocket Globally– slaynews.com
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Scientists are sounding the alarm over a devastating surge in dementia around the world, with new cases expected to soon double from current levels.
New research projects that dementia will explode to nearly 25 million new cases every year by 2050.
The figure is more than double the current annual toll, as scientists warn that the world is facing a global rise in dementia.
The peer-reviewed study estimates a 116% increase, from 11.4 million new cases in 2023 to 24.7 million in 2050.
Behind those numbers are millions more families confronting memory loss, declining independence, and the demands of long-term care.
Researchers warn that health systems cannot afford to wait until the crisis arrives.
