Episode 1629 • • 1:59:20 - 2:03:32
1629: Sunflower Kids
Dementia Projections in Canada, Targeting Asian Demographics
A new study from the Alzheimer's Society of Canada projects a 187% increase in dementia cases by 2050, with a specific ninefold increase predicted for the Asian population. Dr. Roger Wong suggested that cultural barriers and risk factors contribute to this significant jump. Critics argue the report may be a pharmaceutical industry effort to expand the market for dementia treatments within immigrant communities.