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Dementia Surpasses Cancer as UK's Top Health Concern

2/22/2026

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Dementia has overtaken cancer as Britain's biggest health fear, with 31% of family carers concerned, up from 27% last year.
A Home Instead survey found that 63% of respondents want the government to declare dementia a health emergency.
Cancer remains the leading cause of death, but advances in treatment have improved survival rates.
Dementia remains incurable, though significant research is underway.

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Story summary

Dementia has overtaken cancer as Britain's biggest health fear, with 31% of family carers concerned, up from 27% last year.
A Home Instead survey found that 63% of respondents want the government to declare dementia a health emergency.
Cancer remains the leading cause of death, but advances in treatment have improved survival rates.
Dementia remains incurable, though significant research is underway.