Epidemiology of Dementia among the Elderly in Sub-Saharan Africa

Objectives. To review epidemiologic studies on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of dementia in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods. A MEDLINE search (from January 1992 to December 31, 2013) of epidemiologic studies, with no language restriction, was conducted using the keywords “dementia” o...

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Main Authors: Olaniyi O. Olayinka, Nadine N. Mbuyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/195750