According to the work plan of the department within the framework of the program “Silver University” of the Department of Pharmacology named after Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor M.N. Musin, in October of this year, a meeting was held on the channel “Semey TV” with the assistant of the Department of General Medical Practice, PhD Venera Tursynovna Akhmetova, the program was aired on November 7, 2024.
Dementia is one of the leading medical and socio-economic problems of the 21st century. It is characterized by a progressive deterioration of cognitive functions, which affects the daily life and quality of life of millions of people.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), today more than 55 million people in the world live with dementia. Every year, about 10 million new cases of dementia are registered. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death in the world and one of the main causes of disability among the elderly population.
By 2030, the number of people with dementia, according to WHO estimates, will exceed 78 million. By 2050, this figure could reach 139 million people due to an ageing population and increasing life expectancy. The largest increase in cases is expected in low- and middle-income countries, where health systems are less prepared to deal with this problem. Dementia puts enormous pressure on families and society as a whole. According to WHO, the annual global cost of dementia is more than US$1.3 trillion and will continue to rise.
Thus, the relevance of the problem of dementia is steadily increasing. Early prevention, diagnosis and raising awareness among the population play a key role in combating this global problem. For 30 minutes, we talked about a very important topic, together with a family doctor, we discussed:
– The main causes and risk factors: chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease (CHD) significantly increase the likelihood of developing dementia.
– Statistics: dementia affects more and more people around the world every year. Early detection of risk factors is a key step towards prevention.
– Lifestyle and brain health: quality sleep, regular physical activity and a stable emotional state are powerful tools in the fight for mental clarity.
– Diagnostics and treatment: modern methods allow us to recognize the disease at an early stage and slow down its progression.
We discussed how simple changes in habits can reduce risks and preserve cognitive functions for many years.
If you missed the program, check out the key points and recommendations on the website by clicking on the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6NIZs71UqQ
Take care of your health – start prevention today!
Head of the Department of Pharmacology named after MD,
prof. MN Musin, PhD, professor of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RANH),
member of the Board of Directors of CoRSUM Tuleutaeva R.E.
