Abstract
Is Brazil ready for the expected increase in dementia prevalence?
Highlights
Since 1990, the prevalence, morbidity, and mortality attributable to dementia in Brazil increased by 2.5, 3.4, and 2.3-fold, respectively
The prevalence of these risk factors has increased in the past decade in Brazil
In response to the alarming scenario associated with the burden of dementia in the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) created the Global Dementia Observatory in 2018 12
Summary
Since 1990, the prevalence, morbidity, and mortality attributable to dementia in Brazil increased by 2.5, 3.4, and 2.3-fold, respectively The prevalence of these risk factors has increased in the past decade in Brazil. The lack of sufficient awareness about the importance of controlling these and other risk factors at the populational level might underestimate the calculated number of people living with dementia in Brazil in the 30 years.
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