Analysis and Prospect of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Health Policy of Dementia

In China, dementia is the leading cause of elderly disability and death. Its characteristics include a high prevalence rate, a low rate of diagnosis and treatment, and a high cost of treatment and maintenance. As a result, patients (and their families) as well as society are subjected to a significant mental and financial burden. Based on the available research and data, this paper examines the epidemiological classification of dementia, identifies issues with dementia diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance, examines and discusses the application of current public health regulations, and makes pertinent recommendations to advance the development of dementia prevention and maintenance. Finally, we draw the conclusion that while the current policies have somewhat improved the prevention and care conditions for dementia patients and their families, future long-term care and home-care policies, insurance policies, discipline development, and medical education policies still need to be implemented more effectively.