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When Did Dementia Become More Common? Unpacking the Rise in Cases

While the total number of people living with dementia is rising due to an aging population, studies show that the *incidence* of dementia per person has actually been declining in some high-income countries since the 1990s. Understanding when did dementia become more common requires looking beyond the raw numbers to the historical and demographic shifts that have shaped public perception and medical knowledge over time.

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