The report “Dementia: a public health priority” has been jointly developed by WHO and Alzheimer's Disease International. The purpose of this report is to raise awareness of dementia as a public health priority, to articulate a public health approach and to advocate for action at international a...nd national levels.
Dementia is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 35.6 million. This number will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. Dementia is overwhelming not only for the people who have it, but also for their caregivers and families. There is lack of awareness and understanding of dementia in most countries, resulting in stigmatization, barriers to diagnosis and care, and impacting caregivers, families and societies physically, psychologically and economically.
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Infant Psychiatry
Chapter B.1
Early Maltreatment and exposure to violence
A training manual for safe motherhood action groups (MAMaZ)
In this course you will examine the interconnections between poverty, development and violent conflict. This is one of seven Medical Peace Work courses.
This report explores the reasons why global health is critical to medicine and what this means for medical education. It argues that an understanding of global health is important for all students and practicing doctors, rather than being an ‘add-on’ or ‘option’ for specialization.
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Chapter H.6
Miscellaneous
Chapter J.6
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Infant Psychiatry
Chapter B.2
Anxiety disorders
Chapter F.3
Miscellaneous
Chapter J.3
Alcohol misuses
Substance use disorders
Chapter G.1