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Key points. In 2016 - 2017, the prevalence rates of dementia in Hong Kong were 5% - 8% and 20% - 30% approximately among the elderly aged over 65 and over 80 respectively. A research indicated that more than three hundred thousand of elderly aged over 60 will be suffering from dementia in 2039.
Alzheimer's Disease: Most common cause of dementia. Accounted for nearly 65% of dementia in Hong Kong Chinese elderly. Vascular Dementia: 2nd common cause of dementia. Accounted for around 30% of dementia in Hong Kong Chinese elderly. Others (Parkinson's disease dementia, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin B12 deficiency etc.)
7 Dementia 1 482 8 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 1 159 9 Septicaemia 1 102 Diabetes mellitus 586 All other causes 8 706 All causes 50 653 Health Expenditure (Hong Kong’s Domestic Health Accounts 2019/20)^ Total expenditure on health
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2012年10月14日 · Mortality data were obtained from the Department of Health of Hong Kong. Projections of the number of people with dementia were calculated by applying the prevalence rates of dementia obtained from previous studies to Hong Kong population projections. The burden of dementia was measured by Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). Results.
- Ruby Yu, Pui Hing Chau, Sarah M. McGhee, Wai Ling Cheung, Kam Che Chan, Sai Hei Cheung, Jean Woo
- 10.1155/2012/406852
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- Int J Alzheimers Dis. 2012; 2012: 406852.
Results. The number of people aged 60 and above with dementia is projected to increase by 222%, from 103,433 in 2009 to 332,688 in 2039, with a large proportion of those living in institutions. The number of deaths due to dementia among people aged 60 and above has more than doubled between 2001 and 2009.
本節重點. 2016至2017年的資料顯示，香港65歲或以上有腦退化症人士佔同齡總人口比率為5%至8%，而80歲以上人士的比率為20%至30%。 研究顯示，直至2039年，香港會有超過三十萬60歲或以上人士出現腦退化症。 年紀越大，出現腦退化症的機會越高。 簡介. 近年，居於發達國家的人，壽命越來越長。 2019年的數據顯示， 男性平均壽命為82.3歲 ，女性平均壽命為88.1歲 。 人口推算資料顯示，65歲或以上人士所佔的香港人口比例將由2019年18.4%升至2039年的33.3%。 腦退化症主要發生在60歲或以上人士身上。 年紀越大，出現腦退化症的機會越高。 當香港人越來越長壽，就代表了有腦退化症的人士會越來越多。
(1. How common is Dementia in Hong Kong?) According to a study, the prevalence of dementia among community elders aged 65-70 was around 1 in 100, and the prevalence of dementia among those aged 85-90 was 1 in 3. From this projection, in year 2036, the total number of patients with dementia will increase up to 230,000. (2.
