Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms that affect the memory and social abilities of a human being. It is a condition in which the cognitive functioning of an individual decreases and this consequently affects the daily life of the individual. It is mostly observed in older individuals, but has also been observed in young individuals.
According to data shared by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 55 million people in the world living with dementia and nearly 10 million new cases are registered each year.
Not only that, dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and is one of the leading causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide.
Several research studies have found different factors behind this condition. A recent study found a particular type of impairment that is said to affect the cognitive functioning of millions of people.