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. 2011 Mar 1;89(3):166-7.
doi: 10.2471/BLT.11.020311.

Looming dementia epidemic in Asia

Jane Parry, Cui Weiyuan

Looming dementia epidemic in Asia

Jane Parry et al. Bull World Health Organ. .

Abstract

Dementia is increasing fast in Asia placing a huge burden on a growing army of carers, who are mainly family members. Jane Parry and Cui Weiyuan report on how dementia is starting to receive the recognition it deserves.

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Yin Jiliang and his wife Su Zhiying at an award ceremony for Excellence in Home Care for People with Dementia in Beijing, China
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Su Zhiying, who has suffered with dementia for the past 10 years, prepares dumplings for her husband Yin Jiliang
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