"Dementia rates" refers to the number or percentage of people in a given population who are affected by dementia. It helps us understand how many individuals have this condition in a particular area or group. Full definition
During that period, dementia rates in the older population fell 24 percent — from 8.3 to 6.5 percent. (scientificamerican.com)
Understanding what's behind this drop could help lower dementia rates further. (newscientist.com)
Continued focus on reducing cardiovascular risk — through increased physical activity and controlling hypertension and diabetes in younger and middle - aged people — may also help reduce future dementia rates. (sciencedaily.com)