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World Health Organization report on dementia 2012 PDF Print E-mail

Landmark data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) in their report Dementia: A Public Health Priority show that around the world a new case of dementia occurs every four seconds. That is the equivalent of 7.7 million new cases each year.

Key statistics from the WHO report include:

  • The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 35.6 million. This number will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050.
  • Between 2% and 10% of all cases of dementia start before the age of 65. The prevalence doubles with every five-year increment in age after 65.
  • The total estimated worldwide costs of dementia were US$ 604 billion in 2010. In high-income countries, informal care (45%) and formal social care (40%) account for the majority of costs, while the proportionate contribution of direct medical costs (15%) is much lower.
  • Dementia is one of the major causes of disability in later life. It accounts for 11.9% of the years lived with disability due to a noncommunicable disease. It is the leading cause of dependency (i.e. need for care) and disability among older people.

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http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/Get-involved/Raise-your-voice/WHO-report-dementia-2012  

 

 
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The Alzheimer Society Peel was incorporated in 1983 as a charitable non-profit Society.  Since that time, our Chapter has diligently worked to support families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease.  The Society serves the Region of Peel through our offices in Brampton and Mississauga.  Our Chapter promotes public and professional awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and offers a variety of programs and services.  All services and programs operate either free of charge or for a nominal fee.  You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to access our services.

The Alzheimer Society Peel works with all service providers and levels of government to ensure that optimum health and social services are provided for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families in the Region of Peel.

In the spirit of transparency and openess we have posted the organziations By Laws electronically for your convenience.

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The Alzheimer Society Peel exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; to help find the cause, prevention and cure.

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