New study shows dementia cases could double by 2060

Dementia cases projected to double by 2060

Here’s a disappointing report: About 1 million Americans per year are expected to develop dementia by 2060. That’s twice the rate of the 514,000 diagnosed in 2020.

Japan tackles dementia crisis as super-ageing society sees cases soar

Japan is one of the fastest-ageing societies in the world, with almost a third of its population over 65 years old. As a result, the county is seeing more and more cases of dementia each year: almost 5 million people are now living with the condition. In response, the government is taking the problem seriously and has formed a special committee in a bid to tackle the crisis. Our correspondents Alexis Bregere, Mélodie Sforza and Justin McCurry re…

New study shows dementia cases could double by 2060

The study published in the journal, Nature Medicine, said the surge will be likely be because of a growing aging population.

Nationwide dementia cases to double by 2060, NYU Langone researchers find

Researchers from NYU Langone Health found that Americans older than 55 have a 42% risk of developing dementia — nearly twice as much as previous estimates. The study reported an anticipated 1 million new annual cases by 2060, with rates among white adults projected to double and rates among Black adults projected to triple. According to the Jan. 13 study, the rise in dementia cases can be attributed to an aging population, genetic predisposition…