Dementia to be recognised as a leading noncommunicable disease by the UN
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has announced that dementia will, for the first time, be formally ratified within the new UN Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health.
Alzheimer’s Disease International say:
“This inclusion represents a pivotal shift: dementia, projected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2040, will be acknowledged as a major public health and NCD priority. An important moment that reflects the voices of millions of families, advocates, and organisations across every region who have been calling for action. Following prior agreement by Member States of the declaration, we now expect a formal adoption at the next meeting of the General Assembly.”
Read more from ADI here: https://www.alzint.org/news-events/news/un-member-states-recognise-dementia-as-a-leading-ncd/