Dementia is a general term for a group of symptoms that affect a person’s memory and social abilities. This is a condition in which an individual’s cognitive function declines and thus affects the individual’s daily life. It is mainly seen in older people but its occurrence has also been seen in young people.
According to data shared by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 55 million people in the world with dementia and nearly 10 million new cases are reported each year.
Not only that, dementia is now the seventh leading cause of death and the main cause of disability and dependency among the elderly worldwide.
Several studies have found different factors behind this condition. A recent study has shed light on a specific type of deficiency that research suggests could affect the cognitive function of millions of people.
