Advancing dementia care: a review of Italy's public health response within the WHO Global Action Plan and European strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dementia is a growing global public health priority, with the WHO Global Action Plan (GAP) calling for coordinated efforts worldwide. Italy, one of the oldest nations globally, faces a significant challenge with approximately 2 million individuals living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. In response, the Italian Fund for Alzheimer's and other Dementias (IFAD) was established in 2020 to align national efforts with the WHO GAP's objectives. This study analyses IFAD activities from 2021 to 2023, offering insights into Italy's public health response to dementia and its relevance to global strategies.

Methods

We conducted a structured, iterative review of all activities coordinated by the Italian Dementia Observatory (OssDem-Istituto Superiore di Sanità (IS

SUBMITTER: Ancidoni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359490 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature