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Q: How long does it typically take to diagnose dementia?A: On average, 3.5 years from first symptom recognition4.1 years for early-onset cases.
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Dementia Often Goes Undiagnosed for Over 3 Years - Neuroscience News
A global analysis has revealed that people with dementia wait an average of 3.5 years after symptom onset before receiving a diagnosis.
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