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07-29-2008, 03:30 PM
According to a study done by the 10/66 Group and published by the Washington Post 11.7% of Dominicans suffer from dementia. The percentage of women with the disease is below the average for men. The study, directed by Dr. Martin Prince from King's College in London collaborated with investigators from the US, China India, Cuba, the DR and included the participation of 15,000 people in 11 countries. The study indicates that the prevalence of dementia increased in rural areas.
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