Physical inactivity and dementia in Brazil: a call to action

ABSTRACT. Low- and middle-income countries will house two-thirds of cases of dementia in the world by 2050, while the incidence is decreasing in some high-income countries. In Brazil, one in four cases of dementia can be attributable to physical inactivity. Considering the projected prevalence of dementia by 2050 in Brazil, well-coordinated task forces are needed to improve awareness of non-pharmacological approaches in order to reduce the current and projected burden of dementia in the country. In this study, we discussed the current scenario and perspectives of physical inactivity and dementia in Brazil.

摘要。到2050年，全球三分之二的痴呆症病例将集中在中低收入国家，而部分高收入国家的痴呆症发病率正呈下降趋势。在巴西，每4例痴呆症病例中便有1例可归因于身体活动不足。考虑到巴西到2050年的痴呆症预计患病率，该国亟需组建协调高效的专项工作组，以提升公众对非药物干预手段的认知水平，进而减轻巴西当前及未来的痴呆症疾病负担。本研究针对巴西身体活动不足与痴呆症的现状及未来发展前景展开了探讨。