Summary
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of people around the world. This Forum event examined the results of a new poll conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health and Alzheimer Europe on perception and awareness of the disease among residents in the U.S., Germany, France, Spain and Poland – and their views on the value of diagnosis.
Part of: The Andelot Series on Current Science Controversies.
Presented in Collaboration with Reuters
Background Articles
- Reuters Live Blog about the Event
Reuters - International Survey Highlights Great Public Desire to Seek Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer
Harvard School of Public Health - Many Fear Alzheimer
Reuters - Special Report: With Alzheimer
Reuters - Experts warn U.S. to boost Alzheimer
Reuters - Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center
Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center - Alzheimer
Alzheimer
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