Profile of dementia patients from a tertiary care center in Karachi, Pakistan

Authors

Qurat ul Ain Khan, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Sana Siddiqui, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Mohammad Zaman, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Abdullah Waqar, Aster DM Healthcare Dubai
Sumera Aziz Ali, Aga Khan University, Karachi

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

BACKGROUND: According to an estimate currently over 46 million people live with dementia worldwide and 58% reside in developing countries. However like some other developing countries, not much is known about the demographics, characteristics, and associated conditions of those suffering from dementia in Pakistan. OBJECTIVE: To study profile of dementia patients from a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Recommended Citation

Khan, Qurat ul Ain; Siddiqui, Sana; Zaman, Mohammad; Waqar, Abdullah; and Aziz Ali, Sumera (2018) "Profile of dementia patients from a tertiary care center in Karachi, Pakistan," Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS): Vol. 13: Iss. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pjns/vol13/iss2/8