Korea’s dementia population to exceed 1 million next year, projected growth continues
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Korea’s dementia population to exceed 1 million next year, projected growth continues
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2025/03/12/2FWXKVT6NFHBZCXWM5GY2JBFYQ/
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ss: This year, 970,000 elderly people aged 65 and older in the country are estimated to be suffering from dementia. The population of elderly individuals with dementia is expected to exceed 1 million next year and reach 2 million by 2044. Additionally, the number of elderly individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment, which can deteriorate into dementia, is projected to grow from 2.97 million this year to 3 million next year, with expectations of surpassing 4 million by 2033.
Global research of dementia and Alzheimer’s needs to ramp up drastically to adapt for people living longer than before.
Absolutely horrible conditions and the world should work together to find treatments and solutions to this awful problem.
No one deserves to lose their own identity and themselves with dementia.