Alzheimer’s in the Middle East

Alzheimer’s in the Middle East

Abyad A*

Health Care Division, Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut, Lebanon

Abstract

Middle Eastern countries have certain cultural, social and economic characteristics in common with similar aspiration. The percentage of elderly in the Middle East is expected to increase with improvement of the health care delivery in the area. The region , like other developing countries, needs to define the policies and programs that will reduce the burden of aging populations on the society and its economy. There is a need to ensure the availability of health and social services for older persons and promote their continuing participation in a socially and economically productive life. There is recent increase in the number of Alzheimer’s patients in the region owing to increase longevity and awareness in addition to better diagnosis.

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