I'm working on a series of articles about the current and expected future burden of disease (mortality, economical, and disability) for the Longevity Reporter.
Some facts:
Did you know that the total impact of premature death and disability from cancer in 2008 was 895 billion USD to the world’s economy? And while the total cost per person from cancer in the UK was £250, only £4,30 was spent on cancer research?
Did you know that it is expected that there will be 130 million people worldwide suffering from dementia by 2050? And that the annual cost of dementia is greater than the US defense budget?
Did you know that the number of people at high risk for bone fractures is expected to double by 2040? And that the annual cost of osteoporosis in the US is estimated at 17 to 20 billion dollars?
Published articles:
Expected articles:
Osteoarthitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Stroke/heart disease
Diabetes
