Ageing and dementia in low and middle income countries-Using research to engage with public and policy makers.

ABSTRACT: While two thirds of the 24 million people with dementia worldwide live in low and middle income countries, very little research has been conducted to support policy making in these regions. Among the non-communicable diseases, dementia (in common with other chronic NCDs linked more to long-term disability than to mortality) has been relatively under-prioritized. International agreements, plans and policy guidelines have called for an end to ageist discrimination and a focus upon reducing disadvantage arising from poverty and the consequences of ill health. Social protection, access to good quality age-appropriate healthcare and addressing the problem of disability are all key issues. However, as yet, little progress has been made in addressing these concerns. In this review we outline the

SUBMITTER: Prince M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2582830 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature