Document Type
Article
Department
Brain and Mind Institute
Abstract
Two of every three persons living with dementia reside in low- and middle-incomecountries (LMICs). The projected increase in global dementia rates is expected toaffect LMICs disproportionately. However, the majority of global dementia care costsoccur in high-income countries (HICs), with dementia research predominantly focus-ing on HICs. This imbalance necessitates LMIC-focused research to ensure thatcharacterization of dementia accurately reflects the involvement and specificities ofdiverse populations. Development of effective preventive, diagnostic, and therapeu-tic approaches for dementia in LMICs requires targeted, personalized, and harmonizedefforts. Our article represents timely discussions at the 2022 Symposium on Demen-tia and Brain Aging in LMICs that identified the foremost opportunities to advancedementia research, differential diagnosis, use of neuropsychometric tools, aware-ness, and treatment options. We highlight key topics discussed at the meeting andprovide future recommendations to foster a more equitable landscape for dementiaprevention, diagnosis, care, policy, and management in LMICs
Publication (Name of Journal)
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.13836
Recommended Citation
Kalaria, R.,
Maestre, G.,
Mahinrad, S.,
Acosta, D.,
Akinyemi, R.,
Alladi, S.,
Allegri, R.,
Arshad, F.,
Karanja, W.,
Momoh, C.
(2024). The 2022 symposium on dementia and brain aging in low- and middle-income countries: highlights on research, diagnosis, care, and impact. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 1-25.
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