Prevalence of Dementia in Korea Based on Hospital Utilization Data from 2008 to 2016.

Yoon Jung Choi Sang-Hyun Kim Young Jae Hwang Chang-Soo Kim

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2021)

Our results demonstrated that hospital utilization for dementia increased significantly from 2008 to 2016, reflecting a proportional increase in the prevalence of dementia. Korean healthcare policy must prioritize dementia treatment.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
healthcare
cognitive impairment
risk factors
public health
adverse drug
emergency department
combination therapy