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Indicator name:
Dementia national plan, existence
Indicator Id:
5005
Rationale:
The development and coordination of policies, strategies, plans or frameworks through a comprehensive, multisectoral approach will support the recognition, and address the complex needs and rights, of people with dementia within the context of each country.
Definition:
A written organized set of principles, objectives or actions for reducing the burden attributable to dementia in a population. These may be stand-alone or integrated into other general mental health, ageing, noncommunicable diseases or disability policies, strategies, plans or frameworks. They are considered valid if they have been approved / published by the Ministry of Health (or equivalent) or parliament.
Method of estimation:
Existence of a written policy, strategy, plan or framework provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5005
Original Submeasure:
Is there a dementia-specific national document?
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