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"The statistics on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are extremely worrying, such as the fact that every year, 1.4 million citizens living in the European Union develop some kind of dementia and a new case is diagnosed every 24 seconds.
Almost one in 20 people over the age of 65 suffers from dementia, while it is estimated that more than 8 million Europeans suffer from diseases of this kind. In view of that, coordination of the various national policies across Europe is needed. Fragmented action, the uneven responses that exist in Europe and the prevalence of unequal conditions regarding access and treatment for the disease provide more than sufficient justification for this initiative. It is based on four key objectives: promoting early diagnosis, improving epidemiological knowledge of the disease, supporting solidarity between Member States, and respecting the rights of people living with the various forms of dementia.
As yet, no cure has been found for Alzheimer’s disease. It is therefore vital to step up extra-pharmacological intervention, promoting interventions that improve the wellbeing of those affected. In light of all of the above, I am absolutely in favour of better coordination between Member States and a more effective response with a view to preventing dementia."@en1
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