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Oct 22, 2025

4 min

Uncovering the Truth: What is the Youngest Person to Be Diagnosed with Dementia?

While dementia is typically associated with aging, it can tragically affect the very young. An estimated 1 in 2,900 babies are born with a genetic condition that causes childhood dementia. This article explores the question: what is the youngest person to be diagnosed with dementia?

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Oct 19, 2025

3 min

Who is the youngest person to get dementia?

In a medical case that shocked the scientific community, a 19-year-old in China was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, making him the youngest person on record to receive this specific diagnosis. This extraordinary case raises profound questions about what we know regarding who is the youngest person to get dementia, with many forms of childhood dementia appearing far earlier due to rare genetic conditions.

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