Alarming rise in memory disease diagnoses predicted in Finland

A recent study based on national registry data has revealed a significant increase in the annual number of memory disease diagnoses in Finland, far exceeding previous estimates. According to the new findings, approximately 23,000 Finns are diagnosed with memory-related diseases each year, a notable rise from the previously estimated 14,500 annual cases.

In 2021, Finland recorded around 151,000 individuals living with a diagnosed memory disease, predominantly among those aged 85 and older.