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URL:https://spm.um.edu.my/events/webinarspm-epidemiology-of-dementia-by-pr
 ofessor-emeritus-robert-cumming/
SUMMARY:Webinar@SPM: Epidemiology of Dementia by Professor Emeritus Robert 
 Cumming
DESCRIPTION:\nDementia is now one of the world’s leading causes of death 
 and disability. Populations are ageing everywhere and so the burden of dem
 entia will increase. Global Burden of Disease data suggest that the number
  of people with dementia in Malaysia will increase from 142\,000 in 2019 t
 o 496\,000 in 2050. \n\n\n\nThis lecture will cover the prevalence and inc
 idence of dementia and its risk factors\, using data from epidemiological 
 studies conducted in many countries around the world. Controversial new re
 search on treatment for dementia will also be discussed. Methodological ch
 allenges in studying the epidemiology of dementia will be highlighted thro
 ughout the lecture.\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\n[wpforms id="19618" title=
 "false"]\n\n\n\nProfessor Emeritus Robert Graham Cumming\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert
  G CummingProfessor of Epidemiology and Geriatric MedicineSchool of Public
  HealthUniversity of SydneyAustralia\n\n\n\n\n\nBiographical details\n\n\n
 \nBob Cumming studied medicine at UNSW and then trained as an epidemiologi
 st 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. B
 ob is a Life Member of the Australasian Epidemiological Association.\n\n\n
 \nResearch interests\n\n\n\nBob 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 agei
 ng in developing countries in Asia and Africa.\n\n\n\nAwards and honours\n
 \n\n\nLife Member\, Australasian Epidemiological Association\n\n\n\n2016 H
 ighly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics)\n\n\n\nOfficer of the Order o
 f Australia (AO)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerated by Dr Rumana SaifiDe
 partment of Social and Preventive MedicineFaculty of Medicine\, Universiti
  Malaya\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’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 intere
 sted in understanding more about the growing global impact of dementia\, t
 his webinar will provide valuable knowledge and perspectives.\n\n\n\nJoin 
 us for an engaging and informative session to deepen your understanding of
  dementia’s epidemiology and its future implications for Malaysia and th
 e world.\n\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/93818098385
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