Epidemiology and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in South and Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) impacts over 55 million individuals worldwide and remains the leading cause of dementia (60–70% of cases). By 2050, South and Southeast Asia are projected to have an older adult population more than double, bearing a major share of Alzheimer’s disease burden. This...

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Published in:	BMJ Open
Main Authors:	Zhahirul Islam, Israt Jahan, Sharmin Sultana, Nowshin Papri, Mantaka Rahman, Imran Hasan, Tamal Saha, Shoma Hayat, Ashiqa Tabassum, Md Abu Jaher Nayeem
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-08-01
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8/e105955.full