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Dementia in Australia 2012

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Release Date: 27 Sep 2012
Topic: Dementia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2012) Dementia in Australia 2012, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 01 October 2023.

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In 2011, there were an estimated 298,000 people with dementia. This number is expected to increase markedly over time, with projections suggesting it will reach around 400,000 by 2020 and 900,000 by 2050. Dementia is a leading cause of death, accounting for 6% of all deaths in 2010. Total direct health and aged care services expenditure on people with dementia was at least $4.9 billion in 2009-10.

  • ISBN: 978-1-74249-349-7
  • Cat. no: AGE 70
  • Pages: 240
Findings from this report:
  • Dementia is the second most common underlying cause of death in Australia

  • An estimated 298,000 Australians had dementia in 2011

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