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Alzheimer’s in Kazakhstan: What Explains Rising Diagnosis

By Nagima Abuova  on 31 March 2026

ASTANA — With more than 55 million people living with dementia globally, Kazakhstan is seeing an upward trajectory in Alzheimer’s disease incidence. Experts say the increase reflects demographic ageing, improved recognition of cognitive decline and more systematic case registration. “It was once believed that Alzheimer’s disease or dementia was...