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Dementia in the Arab World

  • Sultan Qaboos University
  • Maudsley Health
  • Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital
  • Ain Shams University

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Abstract

The number of elderly people is increasing worldwide, as is the case in the Arab world. This is often explained by improvements in the quality of health care and social welfare. This longevity is associated with increases in several chronic diseases including dementia. This chapter will explore dementia as a global health issue, focusing on its prevalence and sociocultural impacts. We will also address dementia research in the Arab world and suggest some means of improving it.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Healthcare in the Arab World
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages2953-2966
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9783030368111
ISBN (Print)9783030368104
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Arab world
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Dementia

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