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| Dementia: timely diagnosis and early intervention | | Author(s) | Louise Robinson, Eugene Tang, John-Paul Taylor |
| Journal title | BMJ 2015: 350:h3029.doi, 15 June 2015 |
| Pages | 5 pp |
| Source | http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h3029.full |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Diagnosis ; Medical care ; Early ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | By 2050, an estimated 135 million people worldwide will have dementia. In 2010, the global cost of dementia care was estimated at $604 bn (£396 bn) and estimated to increase to $1 trillion by 2030. Of all chronic diseases, dementia is one of the most important contributors to dependence and disability. In the absence of a cure, a professional belief that nothing can be done has contributed to delays in diagnosis. However, increasing evidence showing that dementia can be preventable has led to an international focus on earlier diagnosis and intervention. This review aims to summarise current evidence and best practice in the diagnosis and early intervention in dementia care. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150626020 A |
| Classmark | EA: LK7: LK: 4J: 64A * |
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