Rising Alzheimer's Cases in Jharkhand: A Growing Concern for Individuals in Their 50s
Alzheimer's disease, traditionally associated with the elderly, is increasingly affecting individuals in their fifties in Ranchi due to lifestyle changes and unhealthy habits. Experts highlight a rise in dementia cases, with an estimated 5 lakh people over 65 living with it in Jharkhand. Low awareness and misperceptions hinder timely diagnosis, prompting calls for improved screening and documentation efforts.
Alzheimer's disease, traditionally associated with the elderly, is increasingly affecting individuals in their fifties in Ranchi due to lifestyle changes and unhealthy habits. Experts highlight a rise in dementia cases, with an estimated 5 lakh people over 65 living with it in Jharkhand. Low awareness and misperceptions hinder timely diagnosis, prompting calls for improved screening and documentation efforts.
