By: Amelia Hill |
Alzheimer’s and dementia leading cause of death in England and Wales
| Neuroscience | The Guardian
Increase in life expectancy and improved diagnosis key factors behind rise, says ONS
Almost one in eight people died of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in England and Wales in 2018, according to the latest mortality figures, making it the leading cause of death.
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