Global Problem

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Australia Ranks 9th Globally in Dementia Prevalence (2023)

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Australia has a faster pace of growth of dementia cases vs Global

Countries with Older Populations Have Higher Dementia Prevalence

The Burden

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Dementia is a unique burden: primarily driving disability rather than early death

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Long-term care requirement is stressing public hospitals and driving up health system spending more than before

Women live longer, they bear the brunt of the dementia burden

Risk Factors & Future

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The wave is approaching. Dementia cases are projected to double by 2054.

Obesity and inactivity are the fastest-growing drivers of dementia risk

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The Path Forward: Prevention is Our Only Cure

Conclusion: With no cure for dementia, our best defense is prevention. The data clearly identifies obesity, inactivity, and hypertension as the key modifiable drivers.
Action Required: Public health interventions targeting these specific risks could significantly flatten the projected “wave” of cases, saving billions in hospital costs and improving quality of life for thousands of Australians.