Inequalities in dementia
Dementia affects people from all backgrounds and communities. However, there are significant inequalities in the incidence, diagnosis and management of the condition. Some of these include:
- Gender: Women are more likely to develop dementia than men, and they are more likely to become a carer for someone with dementia.
- Ethnicity: People from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities may be at a higher risk of developing dementia.
- Socioeconomic status: People from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may be at a higher risk of developing dementia and may face additional barriers such as limited access to healthcare services.
You can read more about the impact dementia has on women in our report and watch Dr Charles Marshall’s talk on poverty and dementia from our Clinical Conference in 2022.
