title: The geography of dementia: an approach through epidemiology.
abstract: Dementia is an extremely common condition among the elderly. Over 100 epidemiological surveys have now been published from many countries. Methodological differences make comparisons difficult, although meta-studies carried out in Europe provide baseline material for developed countries. Surveys within each geographical area which has been studied are discussed. Differences in the distribution of sub-types of dementia and the resultant challenges to governments and researchers are set out.
authors.affiliation: European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, UK.
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authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ineichen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D015984:Causality; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged