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Dementia & Alzheimer’s — Weekly Report — April 8, 2026
Week of April 8 - April 14, 2026 · Last updated April 15, 2026
Key Health Metrics
Latest WHO Value
11.68
Year 2021
Year on Year
+ 149.6%
vs previous year
Countries Tracked
10
in WHO data
New Studies
6
published this week
Journals
6
sources this week
Data Visualizations
Geographic Distribution
Top Affected Countries
The tallest bars show where the most people live with dementia—think of them as places with the biggest “memory-care neighborhoods.” Longer bars simply mean more hearts and homes there are touched by these forgetful conditions.
Detailed Data
Global Standards
What WHO Tracks for Dementia & Alzheimer's
WHO’s dementia numbers count how many people are living with memory-loss illnesses and how well countries care for them. We track these gentle signals so every grandparent can be met with help, not helplessness.
| # | What is being monitored globally |
|---|---|
| 01 | National regulator approval of anti-dementia medication |
| 02 | Availability of generic anti-dementia medication |
| 03 | Availability of at least one anti-dementia medication approved for on-label use reimbursement |
| 04 | Availability of atleast one adult hygiene products for people with dementia |
| 05 | Availability of atleast one housing adjustment for people with dementia |
| 06 | Availability of atleast one assistive technology for people with dementia |
| 07 | Existence of dementia national nongovernmental organization |
| 08 | Dementia nongovernmental organization equipped with office |
Regional Impact
Country Breakdown
The table shows which countries have the most people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, so you can see where help is most needed. Families can look at it to find countries with strong support programs or research, which might guide where to seek care, donate, or learn helpful tips.
| # | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SUR | 34.41 |
| 02 | TTO | 25.55 |
| 03 | CAN | 19.66 |
| 04 | COD | 18.58 |
| 05 | KOR | 17.19 |
| 06 | IND | 14.87 |
| 07 | KHM | 12.59 |
| 08 | COG | 12.04 |
| 09 | PRK | 8.97 |
| 10 | NPL | 7.73 |
Peer Reviewed Science
NIH PubMed
Latest Research
The new NIH findings hint at earlier, gentler ways to spot and slow memory loss, giving families more good years together. For caregivers, this means clearer road-maps and lighter daily worry.
| # | Study | Journal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Blood level of u03b2-amyloid, Tau, and p-Tau in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease: A follow up study. Pradhan R | Indian J Med Res | 2026 Feb |
| 02 | Mild cognitive impairment-to-Alzheimer's dementia progression risk: the contribution of the Interceptor project. Lombardo FL | Alzheimers Dement | 2026 Apr |
| 03 | Gene-Environment Interactions for Alzheimer's Disease Pathology in Cognitively Normal Adults: The CABLE Study. Guo ZX | Eur J Neurol | 2026 Apr |
| 04 | The potential of low-field MRI for global dementia care. Evans TE | Nat Rev Neurol | 2026 Apr 7 |
| 05 | Diabetes, hyperglycemia, and brain MRI biomarkers: results from SOL-INCA MRI study. Gonzu00e1lez KA | Nutr Diabetes | 2026 Apr 7 |
| 06 | Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study. Merlino L | World J Mens Health | 2026 Mar 5 |
Data: WHO Global Health Observatory · NIH PubMed
Updated weekly — April 15, 2026