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Alison Hird

World Alzheimer's Day: Is France's once world-renowned care falling behind?

More than 2 million people in France are predicted to be living with Alzheimer's by 2050. © Getty Images - FG Trade Latin

France was once a pioneer of Alzheimer's care, but as the number of sufferers continues to rise and budgets are cut, the country is now struggling to tackle what is one of the world's most pressing public health crises.

Approximately 1.4 million people in France are affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders – amounting to 8 percent of people over 65.

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