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The death rate was 12.56 per 100,000 per population. Brazil ranked #26 in the world, with dementia as #12 for the causes of deaths. In Brazil, more than 1 million people are living with some form of dementia; it is estimated that 77% of people with dementia had not been diagnosed about 800,000 people. Although the problem of dementia is a matter of concern for government authorities, data relating to the prevalence of the disease in Brazil are scarce. To try to prevent dementia, Brazil offers free health care. They are able to receive free of charge treatment if dementia is mildly or moderately severe. According to, “The Lancet”, In Sao Paulo, Brazil, all patients 65 plus and selected patients are treated with anticholinesterasic drugs. “The Lancet”, also includes that there more needs to be done, “clinicians need to be trained in diagnosis of dementia, health-service workers need to be trained in the long-term management of this condition, and general awareness about dementia needs to be increased.” In other words, Brazil needs workers with experience to meet the needs of people with