Can Mobile Technology Help Prevent the Burden of Dementia in Low- and Mid-Income Countries?
Bruno Bonnechère, Barbara J. Sahakian
Abstract
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global population aged above 60 years will double in size by 2050, with an estimated total of about 2 billion people. The increase in life expectancy, combined with unhealthy behaviors and physical inactivity (1), is linked to an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Additionally, related to aging but not yet considered to be an NCD is cognitive decline, which is an important medical condition resulting in a significant loss of autonomy.
Topics & Concepts
DementiaPublic healthFront (military)Public opinionMedicineGerontologyPolitical scienceGeographyNursingPathologyMeteorologyDiseaseLawPoliticsDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchHealth, Environment, Cognitive AgingTechnology Use by Older Adults