Webinar@SPM: Epidemiology of Dementia by Professor Emeritus Robert Cumming

Dementia is now one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability. Populations are ageing everywhere and so the burden of dementia will increase. Global Burden of Disease data suggest that the number of people with dementia in Malaysia will increase from 142,000 in 2019 to 496,000 in 2050.

This lecture will cover the prevalence and incidence of dementia and its risk factors, using data from epidemiological studies conducted in many countries around the world. Controversial new research on treatment for dementia will also be discussed. Methodological challenges in studying the epidemiology of dementia will be highlighted throughout the lecture.

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Professor Emeritus Robert Graham Cumming

Biographical details

Bob Cumming studied medicine at UNSW and then trained as an epidemiologist at Columbia University in New York and at the University of Sydney. He has worked at the University of Sydney since 1990. He has also spent time at UCSF, the University of Wisconsin and Makerere University in Uganda. Bob is a Life Member of the Australasian Epidemiological Association.

Research interests

Bob has been doing research for over 30 years on the health problems of older people in Australia. In the last 10 years he has expanded his research to look at non-communicable diseases and ageing in developing countries in Asia and Africa.

Awards and honours

Life Member, Australasian Epidemiological Association

2016 Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics)

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

Moderated by Dr Rumana Saifi
Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya

Don’t miss this insightful opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field of dementia research. Whether you are a public health professional, medical practitioner, or simply interested in understanding more about the growing global impact of dementia, this webinar will provide valuable knowledge and perspectives.

Join us for an engaging and informative session to deepen your understanding of dementia’s epidemiology and its future implications for Malaysia and the world.