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How much do Singaporeans know about Alzheimer's?
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June 4, 2024
According to a study by the Institute of Mental Health involving 5,000 elderly, 1 in 10 individuals aged 60 and above in Singapore suffers from dementia – Alzheimer’s disease being the foremost common cause of dementia (source).
Each September, people unite from around the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia. In support of this year’s theme, ‘Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s,’ we polled N=1,015 respondents in Singapore on their familiarity and knowledge of Alzheimers.
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