Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia remain significantly under-recognized on a global scale, with a staggering statistic revealing that two out of three people worldwide perceive little or no understanding of dementia within their own countries. As we approach World Alzheimer's Day on September 21, the mission is clear: to shed light on the mounting Alzheimer's epidemic that spans the globe.

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Data from the World Alzheimer's Report paints a grim picture of the escalating crisis:

- By the year 2050, the projected number of individuals living with dementia is set to soar to a staggering 131.5 million.

- If global dementia were a sovereign nation, it would boast the 18th largest economy on the planet.

- Dementia strikes swiftly, with one person developing the condition approximately every three seconds.

- The annual cost associated with the worldwide Alzheimer's epidemic surpasses the market capitalization of tech giants Apple and Google combined.

- A harrowing 9.9 million new cases of dementia are recorded annually. Yet, these numbers, as startling as they are, only unveil part of the story. Shockingly, merely 20-50% of dementia cases receive proper recognition, and the treatment gap looms even larger, particularly in low-income countries. This gap in recognition and care emphasizes the urgent need for global awareness, understanding, and action in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.