Alzheimer's Disease in Latin America: Evidence for Action (2024-2050) — Policy Brief

Key Points

• The aim is to inform health decision-makers about the Alzheimer's disease burden and necessary policy actions in Latin America.
• Analysis of harmonized open-access dataset across 8 Latin American countries from 2000 to 2050
• Projection of current and future Alzheimer's disease cases
• Development of policy recommendations based on dataset findings
• Current Alzheimer's cases in Latin America are 3.5 million, projected to increase to 18.7 million by 2050
• Recommendations include improving mental health expenditure and national dementia strategies
• Highlight the need for increased specialist density and better surveillance of risk factors