12 Questions
What percentage of dementia cases is attributed to Alzheimer's disease?
60%
What is the total number of people in the UK estimated to have dementia in 2023?
900,000
Which of the following is NOT a type of dementia?
Motor neuron disease
What percentage of dementia cases is attributed to mixed dementia?
30%
What is the estimated number of people in the UK with Parkinson's disease in 2023?
153,000
Which of the following abbreviations represents hippocampal sclerosis?
HS
What is the approximate percentage of dementia cases attributed to Alzheimer's disease?
60-70%
What is the main reason for the increase in Alzheimer's disease cases from 1990 to 2016?
Increased population and life expectancy
What is the estimated total global cost of dementia?
$1 trillion
What is the ranking of dementia as a cause of death globally?
Fifth leading cause
What is the primary risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease?
Older age
How many hours are spent on unpaid dementia care in the UK?
1.1 billion hours
This quiz covers Lecture 5 of BS350, focusing on Alzheimer's disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and their prevalence in the UK. Topics include dementia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and motor neuron disease.
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