What type of study is this?

This is a Meta-Analysis study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

What question did this study set out to answer?

To systematically review population-based studies on the epidemiology of Alzheimer's disease in Latin America and assess prevalence and incidence rates.

March 22, 2026Open Access

Epidemiology of Alzheimer's Disease in Latin America: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Incidence, and Burden Studies (2000-2024)

Puntos clave

To systematically review population-based studies on the epidemiology of Alzheimer's disease in Latin America and assess prevalence and incidence rates.
Systematic review of 89 epidemiological studies conducted between 2000-2024.
Pooled prevalence rates calculated for older populations (60+).
Meta-analysis performed for six countries evaluated according to PRISMA guidelines.
Pooled prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in populations aged 60+: 4.6-6.2%.
34% of studies rated high quality according to STROBE criteria.
No population-based studies identified from Ecuador, Venezuela, or Central America.

Resumen

Systematic review of 89 population-based epidemiological studies on Alzheimer's disease in Latin America (2000-2024). Pooled AD prevalence in population 60+: 4.6-6.2% (I²=87%). Meta-analysis performed for 6 countries. 34% of studies rated high quality (STROBE). No population-based studies from Ecuador, Venezuela, or Central America. Proposes a regional standardization framework. Linked dataset: https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/UVHABW (CC0 1.0)

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