The number of people with dementia is projected to increase rapidly over the next several decades, largely due to increases in life expectancy and population demographics.
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Source: Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Source: Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Projections to 2050
This graph shows the projections of dementia prevalence in the UK up to the year 2050.
Source: Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.