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Dementia Prevalence in Brazil Study by Ana Carolina is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The study estimates the prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment no dementia (CIND) among older adults in Brazil using data from the ELSI-Brazil study, which included 5,249 participants aged 60 and older. The findings indicate a general dementia prevalence of 5.8% and CIND prevalence of 8.1%, with significant variations based on age and education levels. The study highlights a concerning underdiagnosis of dementia, with only 1.2% of participants previously diagnosed, suggesting a need for improved pu
- Author
- Ana Carolina
- Language
- EN