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Prevalence of dementia in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vol.22(1), e71109
2026
Abstract
Data on dementia epidemiology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined dementia prevalence across MENA. Databases were searched up to October 2024. Analyses were stratified by country and sex. Pooled prevalence was estimated using a random-effects model with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Fifty-two studies on the selected countries met inclusion criteria, covering 87,219 individuals with dementia from a total population of 1,045,908. The pooled prevalence was 12.16% (95% CI: 9.61–14.96) for the region and the Israel had the highest prevalence (17.00%), followed by Iran (13.20%), Turkey (11.40%), Saudi Arabia (8.34%), and Egypt (6.86%). Dementia was more common in women than men (13.84% vs. 8.69%). Dementia is prevalent in MENA, with significant variation across countries. The region's aging population highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of dementia trends.
Details
- Title
- Prevalence of dementia in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors/Creators
- Mohsen Sedighi (Author)Khurshid Alam (Author) - Murdoch University, Centre for Healthy AgeingHamid R Sohrabi (Author)
- Publication Details
- Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vol.22(1), e71109
- Publisher
- Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.
- Identifiers
- 991005855087907891
- Copyright
- © 2026 The Author(s).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology; Murdoch Business School; Ngangk Yira Institute for Change; Centre for Healthy Ageing; Health Futures Institute; Personalised Medicine Centre
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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