Forecasting the global burden of Alzheimer's disease

20073,349 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ron Brookmeyer · Johns Hopkins University

Elizabeth M. Johnson · Johns Hopkins University

Kathryn Ziegler‐Graham · St. Olaf College

H. Michael Arrighi · Sunesis (United States)

Abstract

We face a looming global epidemic of Alzheimer's disease as the world's population ages. Modest advances in therapeutic and preventive strategies that lead to even small delays in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease can significantly reduce the global burden of this disease.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Alzheimer s & Dementia

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 186-191

DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2007.04.381

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