In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia here
Illness
The number of people living with dementia in France was estimated at 1,200,000 in 2014. Dementia is about twice as common in women as in men.
Information
Recent studies estimate that there are approximately 24,000 cases of dementia among people under the age of 65 in France. (Oral presentation at the Alzheimer’s Congress in December 2018)
The disease
Neurodegenerative diseases
Dementia manifests as a progressive decline in memory and cognitive function, as well as behavioral disturbances. These disturbances lead to a gradual loss of independence. To date, dementia is an irreversible process for which no cure is available.
Its etiology...
What We Do
Epidemiological Surveillance of Alzheimer’s Disease
Due to the progressive aging of the population and the lack of curative treatments, the number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is expected to grow steadily over the coming decades, leading to an...
Data
A prevalence that increases with age
In France, the PAQUID2 cohort study conducted in Gironde is a benchmark in the field of dementia epidemiology due to the significant duration of its follow-up and the diagnostic procedure implemented, with all cases confirmed by a neurologist. Based on...
Publications
Find here the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France
2 publications
rapport/synthèse
Health Issues Associated with Aging: Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases Linked to Loss of Independence and Determinants of These Diseases in Middle Age
enquêtes/études
