Journal of Diagnostics Concepts & Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (03): 219-256.doi: 10.16150/j.1671-2870.2024.03.001

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China Alzheimer Report 2024

WANG Gang1(), QI Jinlei2, LIU Xinya3, REN Rujing4, LIN Shaohui5, HU Yisong6, LI Haixia4, XIE Xinyi4, WANG Jintao4, LI Jianping4, ZHU Yikang5, GAO Mengyi5, YANG Junjie5, WANG Yiran5, JING Yurong3, GENG Jieli1, ZHI Nan1, CAO Wenwei1, XU Qun1, YU Xiaoping4, ZHU Yuan4, ZHOU Ying7, WANG Lin7, GAO Chao4, LI Binyin4, CHEN Shengdi4, YUAN Fang8, DOU Ronghua9, LIU Xiaoyun10, LI Xuena11, YIN Yafu12, CHANG Yan13, XU Gang14, XIN Jiawei15, ZHONG Yanting2, LI Chunbo5(), WANG Ying3(), ZHOU Maigeng2(), CHEN Xiaochun15(), representing the China Alzheimer's Disease Report Writing Group   

  1. 1. Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
    2. Chronic Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Control Center, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
    3. School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
    4. Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,Shanghai 200025, China
    5. Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
    6. National Survey Research Center at Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
    7. Nursing College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
    8. Qilu Hospital (Qingdao Branch), Shandong University, Qingdao Shandong 266071, China
    9. Hebei Province Cangzhou Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine,Cangzhou, Hebei 061001, China
    10. The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang Hebei 050023, China
    11. The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
    12. Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
    13. Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
    14. School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
    15. Concord Hospital of the Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
  • Received:2024-05-26 Accepted:2024-06-23 Online:2024-06-25 Published:2024-06-25
  • Contact: WANG Gang, LI Chunbo, WANG Ying, ZHOU Maigeng, CHEN Xiaochun E-mail:wanggang@renji.com;chunbo_li@163.com;wangying1013@fudan.edu.cn;maigengzhou@126.com;chenxc998@163.com

Abstract:

With the sustained growth of economy and significant changes in social demographics, the issue of elderly-related diseases has increasingly drawn attention particularly. Alzheimer's disease (AD),as a representative disease of neurodegenerative diseases has become a major challenge, affecting the health and quality of life among the elderly population severely. In recent years, the incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate of AD increase in China, imposing substantial economic burdens on families, society, and the entire healthcare system. To proactively address this challenge and respond to the national 'Healthy China Action' initiative, leading experts from Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,and Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Chronic Non-communicable Disease Control Center, Fudan University School of Public Health, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Fujian Medical University, and other authoritative institutions, have jointly authored the 'China Alzheimer Disease Report 2024'. Building upon previous editions of 2021, 2022, and 2023, this report updates epidemiological data on AD in China, thoroughly analyzes the latest economic burdens of the disease, and comprehensively evaluates the current status of AD diagnosis and treatment services, as well as the allocation of public health resources in our country. The release of the 'China Alzheimer Disease Report 2024' not only reflects China's progress and efforts in AD research and prevention, but also underscores the social heightened concern for elderly health issues. It aims to provide scientific and technical guidance and robust data support for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of AD, offering a professional basis for the government and relevant departments to formulate targeted health policies and intervention measures. Furthermore, it serves as a platform for promoting academic exchanges and cooperation in this field domestically and internationally. Through the dissemination and application of this report, we anticipate it will not only serve as a reference for professionals but also enhance public awareness of AD, promote active participation across various sectors of society, and jointly advance the development of elderly health care in China, empowering us towards achieving 'healthy aging'.

Key words: Alzheimer's disease, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, treatment, Public health resources

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