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Dementia impacts over 8% of Saudis
The article discusses the prevalence rate of dementia in Saudi Arabia, which reached 8.34% according to an international review that includes studies from the Middle East and North Africa. The number of dementia cases is increasing among women at a higher rate than men. A recent Saudi study showed that the prevalence of dementia recorded within the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs system was 3.37% among people over 50 years old. Alzheimer’s disease, particularly the late-onset type, accounted for 35.6% of cases. Most cases are concentrated in the age groups of 70-79 and 80-89 years old. Estimates indicate that approximately 130,000 people in Saudi Arabia are living with Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative illness that gradually leads to memory loss and cognitive decline, with the risk increasing with age. However, 45% of the risk factors are preventable or could be delayed through proper management. These factors include smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and social isolation.
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