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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Developmental disorders
Chapter C.4
Lessons learned in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia & Mozambique 2009 - 2011
Clinical guideline | Published: 11 January 2012 | nice.org.uk/guidance/cg137
Externalising disorders
Chapter D.3
Mood disorders
Chapter E.2
Other disorders
Chapter H.6
Q1: What are the effective maternal mental health interventions to prevent developmental problems in early infancy?
Other disorders
Chapter H.5
Miscellaneous
Chapter J.2
Externalizing disorders
Chapter D.1
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder