ADI: World Alzheimer Report 2024
The 2024 World Alzheimer Report explores attitudes toward dementia, examining how the condition is perceived and understood by society and the stigma that still surrounds the condition, underpinned by a global survey of more than 40,000 individuals across 166 countries & territories.
Key survey findings
- 65% of health and care professionals incorrectly believe dementia is a normal part of ageing.
- 80% of the general public believe dementia is a normal part of ageing, a dramatic increase compared to 66% in 2019.
- 88% of people living with dementia indicate experiencing discrimination.
- Over a quarter of people globally incorrectly believe there is nothing we can do to prevent dementia, with that number increasing from 20% in 2019 to 37% in lower- and middle-income countries.
- More than 90% of carers and respondents from the general public said they would be encouraged to get a diagnosis if a disease-modifying treatment for dementia was available.
- More than 80% of the general public believe that they can change the support provided to people with dementia through their vote.
- Over 58% of the general public believe dementia is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.
The World Alzheimer Report 2024 offers a unique, global perspective on changing attitudes toward dementia, featuring a blend of insightful essays, real-life case studies, and impactful research findings. The report also sheds light on how knowledge, perceptions, and behaviours towards dementia have changed over the past five years.
The report delves into the results of an international survey analyzed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), consisting of more than 40,000 responses from people living with dementia, carers, health and care practitioners, and the general public from over 166 countries and territories. The survey is a follow-up to ADI’s landmark 2019 Attitudes to dementia survey, and explores how perceptions of dementia have – or haven’t – changed in the span of five years.
The report highlights how different communities and individuals experience and address dementia stigma, from advocacy in low- and middle-income countries to innovative outreach programs for youth and marginalized groups. The report underscores the urgent need to address the stigma and discrimination that exist around dementia globally and provides real-world examples of how this can be achieved.
Next Webinar: Exploring the World Alzheimer Report 2024: Addressing stigma in health & care systems
Date & Time: Nov 6, 2024 08:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description: Following the hugely successful launch of the 2024 World Alzheimer Report: Attitudes to dementia, our panel of experts with be delving into the key findings from ADI’s Attitudes to Dementia Survey, and asking what society can do to challenge stigma globally.