Nearly One Million People Affected by Dementia in Hungary – but Many Cases Could Be Prevented
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Forget me not: dementia affects a million yet gets almost no state support
Alzheimer's disease affects one million people in Hungary — both patients and their relatives — yet 45 percent of cases could be prevented or significantly delayed. State support is limited, and families bear the overwhelming majority of the disease's burden. These were among the points raised by specialists speaking to MTI on the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day, 21 September.
Nearly one million people affected by dementia in Hungary – but many cases could be prevented
Dementia affects nearly one million people in Hungary, including patients, relatives and carers, while research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed. Ahead of World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September, experts have warned that families bear much of the burden of caring for people with the condition, with limited support from the state. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/dementia-hungary-alzh…
One million Hungarians are affected by the serious disease, experts say there is a lack of state help - The situation is sad.
It is estimated that 10 percent of people over the age of 65 in Hungary, approximately 2-300 thousand people, suffer from the disease.
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