In 2023, the highest potential years of life lost due to Alzheimer's was in Iceland at 28.1, followed by Finland and the United States with 27.0 and 18.5, respectively. Most countries showed a positive year-on-year variation, notably Lithuania's significant increase of 10.03% and Peru's 16.47%. Meanwhile, countries like Portugal, Belgium, and Canada experienced declines, with Portugal seeing the most significant reduction of 5.9%. Over five years, the trend varied, with some countries showing persistent increases while others recorded decreases.
Future trends to watch involve the influence of aging populations, medical advancements, and lifestyle changes on Alzheimer's disease. Continuous monitoring of variations is essential to predict shifts in the disease's impact across different regions globally. Collaborative international research could offer insights, potentially altering these forecasts.
Top countries in Potential Years of Life Lost from Alzheimer's Disease by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Years Per Hundred Thousand Persons Aged 0-69 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 28.1 | 2023 | +3.31% | +9.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 27 | 2023 | +1.5% | +2.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 18.5 | 2023 | +3.93% | +4.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 14 | 2023 | +2.19% | +4.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 11.9 | 2023 | +4.39% | +4.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 11.7 | 2023 | +2.63% | +1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 11.6 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 11.3 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 11.3 | 2023 | +1.8% | +4.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 11.2 | 2023 | 0% | -0.35% | View data |
