Secular trends in incidence, survival, and health status at diagnosis of dementia in Sweden, 2007-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although past screening cohorts have suggested a decline in the risk of dementia, it is important to monitor the population-level incidence and survival of diagnosed dementia, to inform care utilization and public health policies. This study provides nationwide analyses on time trends in the incidence of dementia diagnosis in Sweden between 2007 and 2022, as well as 5-year survival after a dementia diagnosis.

Methods

Data from the total Swedish population aged ≥ 61 years during the period 2007-2022 were used. Incident dementia diagnoses were identified from specialist care and dispensed anti-dementia drugs. The annual incidence rate of dementia diagnosis was calculated for the period 2007-2022. The proportion of individuals that survived 5 years after dementia dia

SUBMITTER: Ding M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696926 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature