Alzheimer's Disease Is Sharply Rising, But You Can Lower Your Odds
U.S. News & World Report.com, Sarah BaldaufThe world's population is graying, and as a result, nations around the globe are staring down a rising tide of people who will grapple with the ravages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. According to a new report from Alzheimer's Disease International, some 35.6 million people worldwide will have a form of dementia in 2010. That number is expected to nearly double every 20 years, reaching an estimated 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million by 2050.
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2009 U.S. News & World Report, LP