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Dementia is now the top cause of death in Australia

Dementia is now the top cause of death in Australia

Last year, 17,500 people in Australia died from dementia.
Dementia is now the number one cause of death in Australia.
Most people who died from dementia were 88 years old.
More women die from dementia than men.
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death for Australian men.

Dementia is now the top cause of death in Australia

Dementia is now the top cause of death in Australia

Last year, 17,500 people in Australia died from dementia.
Dementia is now the number one cause of death in Australia.
Most people who died from dementia were 88 years old.
More women die from dementia than men.
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death for Australian men.

Dementia is now the top cause of death in Australia

Dementia is now the top cause of death in Australia

Last year, 17,500 people in Australia died from dementia.
Dementia is now the number one cause of death in Australia.
Most people who died from dementia were 88 years old.
More women die from dementia than men.
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death for Australian men.



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