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Dementia in Latin America
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demographic structure latin american countries lac fast approaching developing countries predicted prevalence dementia former already exceeds latter dementia declared global challenge yet regions around world show differences nature magnitude challenge article provides evidence insights barriers overcome would enable harmonization strategies tackle dementia challenge lac first analyze lack available epidemiologic data need standardizing clinical practice improving physician training existing barriers regarding resources culture stigmas discuss preventing timely care research regarding specific health actions lac minimal mental health facilities specific mental health policies budgets specific dementia addition local regulations may need consider regional context developing treatment prevention strategies support needed nationally internationally enable smooth timely transition lac position integrates global strategies highlighted focus shared issues poverty cultural barriers socioeconomic vulnerability identify avenues collaboration aimed study unique populations improve valid assessment methods generate opportunities translational research thus establishing regional network issues identified point future specific actions aimed tackling dementia challenge lac