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Measuring the Rising Tide

How Many Dementia Cases will there be by 2001?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

B. Ineichen
B. Ineichen*
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Newham Health Authority, 1 Helena Road, Plaistow, London E13 0DZ
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Abstract

Numerous surveys have attempted to estimate the prevalence of dementia. Despite difficulties of measurement, evidence suggests figures may be lower than is generally realised. Factors which are likely to affect prevalence rates are discussed. Forthcoming changes in the demography of old age indicate that increases in the prevalence of dementia may have been seriously underestimated.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 150 , Issue 2 , February 1987 , pp. 193 - 200
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Copyright © 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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