Worldwide, Women Are Disproportionately Affected By Dementia Than Men

Worldwide, women are more likely to be affected by dementia than men. Women represent the majority of people living with the disease, the majority of those with the highest risk of developing dementia, and women account for an overwhelming majority of caregivers and health professionals.

Women with Alzheimer’s disease pathology have three times the risk of being diagnosed with dementia than men. Research suggests that loss of estrogen after menopause may lead to deficits in brain metabolism that lead to Alzheimer’s dementia. In addition to having a higher clinical risk, age is the greatest risk factor for developing . . .