The economic burden of dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review

Maisarah Mattap, Siti; Mohan, Devi; McGrattan, Andrea; Allotey, Pascale; C. M. Stephan, Blossom; D. Reidpath, Daniel; Siervo, Mario; Robinson, Louise; Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn

doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007409

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The economic burden of dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review

Published in BMJ Global Health • Apr 1, 2022

Authors:

Siti Maisarah Mattap

Devi Mohan

Andrea McGrattan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: More than two-thirds of people with dementia live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), resulting in a significant economic burden in these settings. In this systematic review, we consolidate the existing evidence on the cost of dementia in LMICs. METHODS: Six databases were sea...

Subject

Dementia

Gross domestic product

Per capita

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