Dementia Surpasses Heart Disease as Australia's Top Cause of Death

Imagine the number of people who pass away each year.

For a long time, a sickness that affects the heart was the main reason people died in Australia.

But in 2024, a different illness, called dementia, took over as the top cause of death.

Dementia affects a person's brain and memory.

More people are dying from dementia now than ever before, especially those who are 75 years old or older.

It's also seen more often in women.

Many people who died from dementia also had other health issues like heart problems.

Scientists think even more people will get dementia in the future.