In the United Kingdom, over 233 thousand people aged 90 years and above were living with dementia in 2018, this number was forecast to rise to 579 thousand by 2050. Dementia is a symptom of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder generally associated with aging. This explains the rise in the number of people living with dementia as age advances.
Number of people living with dementia in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018 and forecast for 2050
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Alzheimer Europe. (April 1, 2019). Number of people living with dementia in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018 and forecast for 2050 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1289608/prevalence-of-dementia-in-the-united-kingdom/
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Number of people living with dementia in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018 and forecast for 2050 [Graph], Alzheimer Europe, April 1, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1289608/prevalence-of-dementia-in-the-united-kingdom/
