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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 Value
11.68
Year 2021
Year Change
+149.6%
vs previous year
Countries
10
in WHO data
New NIH Studies
6
published this week
Journals
6
sources this week
Data Visualizations
This Week
Top Affected Countries — Today's Cases
The chart shows that more people are living with memory-loss illnesses as years pass. Watching these numbers helps families plan care, costs, and loving support before the need grows.
Geographic Distribution
Top Affected Countries
The tallest bars show which countries have the most people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s right now. It’s a gentle reminder that these places need extra care and support for their older loved ones.
Detailed Data
Global Standards
What WHO Tracks for Dementia & Alzheimer's
WHO’s dementia and Alzheimer’s indicators are simple counts—like how many people have memory-loss illnesses and how well we care for them. We track them so every grandparent can stay recognized and loved for as long as possible.
| # | 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 lists how many people in each country live with dementia or Alzheimer’s, so you can quickly see where help is most needed. Families can glance at it to learn local numbers, spark talks with doctors, and push for better memory-care support nearby.
| # | 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 latest NIH findings give families clearer, earlier warning signs—so you can plan, not just react. Knowing what’s ahead lets you protect more of the moments that still feel like “them.”
| # | 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