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Shyamal K Das¹, Sandip Pal, Malay K Ghosal

¹Department of Neurology, Burdwan Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. das_sk70@hotmail.com

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Dementia is a growing epidemic in India, particularly among the elderly. Addressing this requires community-based research, increased awareness, and improved social support for patients and at-risk individuals.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

The global population is aging, with a projected rise in dementia cases among the elderly, especially in developing nations.
Current infrastructure for dementia prevention and treatment is insufficient in low- and middle-income countries.
India faces a significant challenge due to its diverse demographics and increasing elderly population.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the current state of medical and social issues surrounding dementia in India.
To identify deficiencies in dementia care, research, and social support systems.
To advocate for comprehensive strategies to address the growing dementia burden.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and data on dementia prevalence, risk factors, and care in India.
Analysis of the socio-economic impact of dementia on patients and families.
Identification of gaps in longitudinal studies, basic/clinical research, and public awareness.

Main Results:

India lacks robust longitudinal studies to track dementia trends and risk factors.
There is a significant deficit in dementia research, public awareness, and social support services.
The country's ethnic diversity presents opportunities for genetic epidemiological studies.

Conclusions:

Urgent action is needed to estimate dementia burden, identify risk factors, and implement preventive strategies.
Enhanced public and physician awareness, coupled with improved social benefits, is crucial.
Collaboration between the scientific community, government, and non-governmental agencies is essential to support dementia patients and their families.