The 2024 data on Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL) from dementia reveals Latvia, Hungary, and Denmark as the highest-affected countries, while Bulgaria, Mexico, and Brazil show the lowest impact. Between 2022 and 2023, significant improvements are noted in Argentina and Slovakia, whereas Costa Rica, Lithuania, and Iceland exhibit substantial increases in PYLL. Over five years, a varied growth trend is observable, with some countries showing negative growth (e.g., Slovakia) and others positive growth (e.g., Lithuania). Yearly changes highlight regional disparities and emerging challenges in dementia-related mortality across different healthcare systems.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Regional disparities in PYLL could widen if healthcare interventions remain inconsistent.
- Aging populations may exacerbate dementia's impact in developed regions, emphasizing a need for robust health policies.
- Developing countries might experience increased PYLL, driven by reduced healthcare resources and rising life expectancies.
- Innovations in dementia treatment and early diagnosis may mitigate potential years lost.
Top countries in Potential Years of Life Lost from Dementia by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Years Per Hundred Thousand Persons Aged 0-69 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 24.9 | 2023 | +15.28% | +2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 21.7 | 2023 | +2.36% | +0.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 15.5 | 2023 | +2.65% | -0.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 14.8 | 2023 | +2.07% | +2.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 14.2 | 2023 | 0% | -1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 13.6 | 2023 | +4.62% | +3.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 13 | 2023 | +0.78% | -2.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 10.9 | 2023 | +0.93% | -0.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 9.6 | 2023 | +1.05% | +2.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 9.3 | 2023 | 0% | +0.44% | View data |
