Epidemiology of Dementia in China in 2010-2020: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia has become one of the leading causes of death across the world.

Aims

The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of dementia in China between 2010 and 2020, and to investigate any geographical, age, and sex differences in the prevalence and incidence of dementia.

Methods

Five databases were searched. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool was used to assess the quality of the included studies. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to estimate the pooled prevalence of dementia. Subgroup analysis was based on the type of dementia. The incidence and mortality of dementia were synthesized qualitatively.

Results

A total of 19 studies were included. The meta-analysis showed that the p

SUBMITTER: Yin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10855047 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature