我國流行病學資料表明:我國目前已有癡呆病人約為400-500餘萬,其中南方地區65歲以上老年人癡呆患病率為3.9%,北方地區為6.9%.
Alzheimer’s in the United States (美國老年人癡呆患病率為 11 %)
1-in-9 Americans over 65 has Alzheimer’s disease. (Alzheimer’s Association)
When the first wave of baby boomers reaches age 85 (in 2031), it is projected that more than 3 million people age 85 and older will have Alzheimer’s. (Alzheimer’s Association)
One-third of Americans over age 85 are afflicted with the illness. (Alzheimer’s Association)
5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. (Alzheimer’s Association)
Unless a cure is found, more than 16 million Americans will have the disease by 2050. (Alzheimer’s Association)
Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in America. (Centers for Disease Control)
1-in-3 seniors die with Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia. (Centers for Disease Control)