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The British Journal of Psychiatry 150: 193-200 (1987)
© 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Measuring the rising tide. How many dementia cases will there be by 2001?

B Ineichen
Newham Health Authority, Plaistow, London.

Numerous surveys have attempted to estimate the prevalence of dementia. Despite difficulties of measurement, evidence suggests figures may be lower than is generally realised. Factors which are likely to affect prevalence rates are discussed. Forthcoming changes in the demography of old age indicate that increases in the prevalence of dementia may have been seriously underestimated.


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