亚洲血管性认知损害的流行病学现状和发展趋势

Epidemiology of vascular cognitive impairment in Asia

痴呆是严重影响患者及其家庭成员生活质量的一类重要疾病,也是主要的致残病因,给个人、家庭及社会带来沉重的负担。亚洲是世界人口最多的地区,随着近年来经济和社会的高速发展,带来了显著的人口老龄化问题。血管性认知障碍是老年人群常见的痴呆原因,亚洲地区老年人群血管性痴呆患病率高。近年来,血管性认知损害/血管性痴呆的流行病学研究取得进展。本文对亚洲地区血管性认知损害的流行病学研究现状和发展趋势进行综述。

Dementia is a kind of disorders which seriously affects the life quality of patients and their family.It is also a major cause of disability to the elderly,and brings a heavy burden to individuals,families and society.Asia is the most populous region in the world.With the rapid economic and social development in recent years,Asia is facing a significant aging problem.Earlier literature reported that the prevalence rate of vascular dementia was higher in the elderly in Asian areas.However,the epidemiology research of vascular cognitive impairment/vascular dementia has made progress in recent years.This article reviews the progress of epidemiological research on vascular cognitive impairment in Asia,and discusses the trend of vascular cognitive impairment in the future.