Third World dementia underestimated
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 23:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Previous estimates of levels of dementia in the developing world may have substantially underestimated the problem, according to research published today. The findings suggest that policymakers in low-income and middle-income countries may need to re-examine the burden and impact that dementia places on their health services. read more
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