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Jammu and Kashmir has India’s highest dementia rate, at 11.04% for those over 60, according to a study.
Jammu and Kashmir has the highest dementia rate in India at 11.04% among those over 60, far above the national average of 7.4%, according to a study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
The disease, which begins silently years before symptoms appear, affects memory, judgment, and daily functioning, with risk factors including age, education level, pollution, and chronic conditions.
Experts urge India to adopt a national dementia plan, integrating screening into primary care via existing platforms like Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and telemedicine, while expanding caregiver support, awareness, and research to address a projected surge in cases by 2050.
Según un estudio, Jammu y Cachemira tiene la tasa de demencia más alta de la India, con un 11,04% para las personas mayores de 60 años.