Alzheimer's & dementia
Primarily 70+ · Rising trend
Progressive neurological disorders that destroy memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-70% of dementia cases.
Deaths / year
1,500,000
Deaths / day
4,110
Deaths / hour
171
Deaths / second
0.05
Share of all global deaths
2%
1,500,000 of 62,000,000 total deaths
Risk Factors
Age
Genetics
Cardiovascular risk factors
Head injuries
Social isolation
Air pollution
Age group most affected
Primarily 70+
Global trend
Rising