#Japan tackles dementia crisis as super-ageing society sees cases soar
> Japan is one of the fastest-ageing societies in the world, with almost a third of its population over 65 years old. As a result, the county is seeing more and more cases of #dementia each year: almost 5 million people are now living with the condition. In response, the government is taking the problem seriously and has formed a special committee in a bid to tackle the crisis.
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20250128-japan-tackles-dementia-crisis-as-super-ageing-society-sees-cases-soar #ageing #mentalhealth