老年痴呆症,阿尔茨海默氏病 z-bo 2020-09-15 414

　　New polls show that two-thirds of Britons over the age of 50 are afraid that they will get Alzheimer’s, while only one-tenth are worried that they will develop cancer. This survey asked 500 adults over the age of 50 from across the UK, what diseases are they most afraid of? As a result, 68% of the respondents answered that it was Alzheimer's disease, and only 9.44% thought it was cancer. At the same time, only 3.88% of respondents said they were afraid of heart problems, and 0.73% of respondents were worried that they would get diabetes.

　　In the UK, there are currently about 800,000 people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, but as the population ages, this number is expected to soar in the next few years. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include memory loss, difficulty thinking and problem-solving, or language skills. This symptom mostly appears after the brain is damaged by Alzheimer's disease or a series of strokes and other diseases.

　　Paul Green, the press officer of Saga, an insurance company that specializes in people over 50, said: “As more and more people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, more people are beginning to realize the disease. It can have a huge impact on individuals and families."

　　He hopes that the government will strengthen education and publicity about Alzheimer's disease and let people know the benefits of early diagnosis.

　　At present, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease in the world.

　　Hilary Evans, the External Liaison Officer of the Alzheimer’s Research Institute in the United Kingdom, commented on the poll: “It’s not surprising that people over the age of 50 fear Alzheimer’s. Affects 820,000 British people over the age of 50. And we are basically helpless with it. The challenge before us is to find new ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease so that people know that there is still hope to fight against this disease. of."

　　However, some people in the industry worry that the fear of Alzheimer’s disease may also mean that people cannot get a timely diagnosis and often miss the opportunity to contact treatment. Therefore, they urge anyone who is worried that they may have Alzheimer's disease to see a doctor as soon as possible and to get in touch with the Alzheimer's Association for more help.