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When we think of dementia, we often picture elderly individuals struggling with memory loss and confusion. However, an eye-opening study from Finland has uncovered a troubling trend: young-onset dementia, affecting people under 65, may be far more prevalent than previously believed.

The research, published in the journal Neurology, paints a sobering picture of the condition’s impact on younger adults. Led by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Oulu, and Neurocenter Finland, the study found that young-onset dementia strikes about 20 in every 100,000 people aged 30-64 each year. This rate is significantly higher than earlier estimates, suggesting that the condition may…