Nearly 6 million elderly people in Japan will have dementia by 2040

TL;DR A health ministry team in Japan projects that 5.84 million people aged 65 or older will have dementia by 2040, a lower estimate than previously projected due to increased health consciousness and lifestyle changes. The number of people with mild cognitive impairment is also expected to rise, highlighting the growing challenge of dementia in Japan’s aging population. The government is implementing a new dementia law to provide support and services for those affected.