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- There are about 50 million people in the world living with dementia.
- It's the umbrella term given to the symptoms caused by various diseases — most commonly Alzheimer's.
- Despite the massive impact dementia has, there are still many misconceptions around it.
There are about 50 million people in the world living with dementia.
It's the umbrella term given to the symptoms caused by over 100 different diseases and conditions — most commonly Alzheimer's. This is expected to go up to 152 million in 2050, according to Alzheimer's Research UK.