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| Research has revealed that people are getting dementia even earlier, with some in their late 40s now being diagnosed. |
Rise of patients in 40s suffering from dementia: Researchers warn of 'silent epidemic' of early onset of the disease
by Alisha Rouse for the Daily Mail, 6 August 2015
- Early-onset dementia is striking people even younger, some in their 40s
- Researchers warn of a silent epidemic in early diagnosis of condition
- Says factors such as pollution from planes and cars could be to blame
People are getting dementia earlier, with those in their late 40s now regularly diagnosed with the disease.
Two decades ago, early-onset dementia was usually diagnosed in patients in their late 60s – but it is now often striking those who are even younger, a study found.
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- Researchers warn of a silent epidemic in early diagnosis of condition
- Says factors such as pollution from planes and cars could be to blame
People are getting dementia earlier, with those in their late 40s now regularly diagnosed with the disease.
Two decades ago, early-onset dementia was usually diagnosed in patients in their late 60s – but it is now often striking those who are even younger, a study found.