Dementia now leading cause of death in Australia
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A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows dementia has overtaken heart disease as Australia’s leading cause of death. The findings highlight its growing impact, particularly on women, and detail key risk factors and strategies for prevention.
Breakdown
- Dementia has surpassed heart disease as Australia's leading cause of death. 17s
- In 2023, dementia accounted for over 17,000 deaths, or one in ten deaths nationwide. 26s
- Dementia is the top cause of death for women and the second for men in Australia. 33s
- Almost half a million Australians live with dementia, with numbers expected to more than double in four decades. 46s
- Experts recommend lifestyle changes and addressing hearing loss to reduce dementia risk. 1m 8s