Burden of disease
Report
World Alzheimer report 2015
The World Alzheimer Report 2015 updates ADI's data on dementia's global prevalence, incidence and cost. By carrying out a full update of previous systematic reviews, the report makes key recommendations to provide a global framework for action on dementia.
Report
World Alzheimer report 2013
The World Alzheimer Report 2013 reveals that, as the world population ages, the traditional system of “informal” care by family, friends, and community will require much greater support. Globally, 13% of people aged 60 or over require long-term care. Between 2010 and 2050, the total number of older people with care needs will nearly treble...
Report
Evaluation of NHMRC data on the funding of dementia research in Australia
The aim of this report is to provide the evidence base for evaluating the level of expenditure by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on research funding (including research, people support and infrastructure) related to dementia, in comparison to research funding for other areas of chronic disease.
Report
Diabetes: the silent pandemic and its impact on Australia
Diabetes is a challenging problem for public health worldwide. This report investigates why growing numbers of Australians are diagnosed with this silent deadly disease each year.
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World Alzheimer report 2011
The World Alzheimer Report 2011 shows that there are interventions that are effective in the early stages of dementia, some of which may be more effective when started earlier, and that there is a strong economic argument in favour of earlier diagnosis and timely intervention.