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Dementia's Grim Reality: Median Survival Rate Just Six Years
1/17/2025
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- A 2018 Dutch study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry reveals a sobering truth: the median survival rate for dementia is just six years, highlighting the harsh reality of neurodegenerative diseases. This grim statistic underscores the devastating impact of dementia, affecting individuals across all age groups.
