Trends of the Dementia Burden in South Asia: An Analysis of 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the trends in the burden of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (ADoD) in South Asia from 1990 to 2021, focusing on incidence, prevalence, mortality, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). The objective is to identify key risk factors, such as metabolic and behavioral health risks, and assess regional variations in the burden of ADoD across five South Asian countries India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. Methods: Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 report were analyzed using descriptive statistics and join point regression analysis. The analysis evaluated trends in ADoD incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs across five South Asian countries, focusing on health risk factors, including high body mass index, behavioral and metabolic…