Rural China's cognitive decline crisis poses major health care challenge

A new population study documents widespread memory and thinking problems among older adults in rural China—a population segment that has received minimal research attention. The findings highlight a substantial public health gap that could strain emerging markets' healthcare systems and signal where pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies should focus development efforts.

Originaltitel: Prevalence and Progression of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Rural Chinese Older Adults: A Population-Based Study