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Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in South and Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology and associated factors.

OBJECTIVES: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRDs) are rising global public health challenges, disproportionately affecting ageing populations. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD 420251047105.

OBJECTIVES: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRDs) are rising global public health challenges, disproportionately affecting ageing populations. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD 420251047105.

What the study was

Study design
Meta-Analysis
Category
Public Health
Maturity
Potentially Practice-Changing
Journal
BMJ open

Why it surfaced

Score 7/10: Meta-Analysis matching topic 'Aging longevity and population health'

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