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How Will the World Handle 300 Million Alzheimer's Patients?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Explore the looming global health crisis of Alzheimer's disease in this thought-provoking TED talk by Gregory Petsko, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at Brandeis University. Delve into the alarming projection of 100 million Alzheimer's cases by 2050 and examine the potential consequences of an aging population. Gain insights into the urgent need for preventive measures and potential solutions to mitigate this impending catastrophe, as Petsko challenges viewers to consider the far-reaching implications of this neurodegenerative disorder on society, healthcare systems, and families worldwide.

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How will the world handle 300 million Alzheimer’s patients?


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