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Figure 3.6 - Projected prevalence of dementia in senior Canadians^{Footnote 1} by sex, Canada, 2008 to 2038

Summary: Between 2008 and 2038, prevalence of dementia among senior Canadians is projected to increase from 407,531 to 1,042,301 cases; from 144,372 to 396,944 among male seniors; and from 263,159 to 645,357 among female seniors. The population over the age of 65 was simulated within the current model using data obtained from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging.

Figure 3.6 - Projected prevalence of dementia per 1,000 senior Canadians^{Footnote 1} by sex, Canada,
2008 to 2038

Year	All seniors	Male seniors	Female seniors
Footnote 1 The population over the age of 65 was simulated within the current model using data obtained from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging.
2008	407,531	144,372	263,159
2013	473,872	172,459	301,414
2018	550,912	203,035	347,877
2023	648,016	245,212	402,804
2028	761,526	287,879	473,647
2033	902,024	344,334	557,691
2038	1,042,301	396,944	645,357

Source: Smetanin, P. et al. Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia in Canada 2008 to 2038

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