Early Detection Is Key In Dementia

The leader of dementia research in CSIRO’s Preventative Health National Research Flagship, Dr Cassandra Szoeke, says the report highlights the challenge the nation faces with the number of dementia sufferers predicted to double to 465,000 by 2030. “About 80 per cent of dementia in Australia is caused by Alzheimer’s disease,” Dr Szoeke, says. “Early diagnosis is crucial if we are to begin managing this crisis more effectively.

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Filed under: Alzheimer's / Dementia News XML/RSS Feed on May 11th, 2009