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August 19, 2021

Dementia cases to triple by 2050 globally

Dementia cases worldwide are expected to triple by 2050, amounting to an increase of 6.8 million cases. The number of people estimated to have dementia by that point will surpass 152 million, with the higher prevalence of cases driven by anticipated trends in smoking, high body mass index, and high blood sugar, according to a new study presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and researchers in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dementia, Mental Illness

October 13, 2020

The intersection of COVID-19 and mental health

[Reprinted: The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 10-8-2020] On Oct 6, 2020, WHO published the results of a survey of the impact of COVID-19 on mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) services in 130 WHO Member States, ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct 10. The survey revealed that most countries are experiencing some disruption to MNS services, with the greatest impact on community-based … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Pandemic

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