Prevalence of dementia in Singapore: Changes across a decade

The prevalence of dementia decreased from 10% to 8.8% over a decade in Singapore. The prevalence varied by age group, ethnicity, employment status, and health factors. The prevalence of undiagnosed dementia decreased significantly from 70.6% to 51.5%.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
Published
2025-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.14485
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19
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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Abstract

The prevalence of dementia decreased from 10% to 8.8% over a decade in Singapore. The prevalence varied by age group, ethnicity, employment status, and health factors. The prevalence of undiagnosed dementia decreased significantly from 70.6% to 51.5%.

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