Policy Brief (English): Alzheimer's Disease in Latin America: Prevalence, Projections, Risk Fa

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the prevalence and projections of Alzheimer's disease in Latin America along with associated risk factors.
• Analysis of prevalence data for Alzheimer's disease in Latin America
• Projections made for 2000-2050
• Discussion of care infrastructure and needs
• Alzheimer's disease prevalence is projected to increase significantly in Latin America by 2050
• Key risk factors identified include age, genetics, and lifestyle
• Care infrastructure may be insufficient to meet future demands.

Abstract