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100,000 got Alzheimer in Algeria - statistic

ALGIERS, May 17 (KUNA) -- Up to 100,000 people are infected with Alzheimer in Algeria, a disease which mainly affect the elderly, a neurologist said Tuesday.
Dr. Amalo Suheila, of the Chu Frantz Fanon Hopital in Blida, said a large proportion of infectees were diagnozed with Alzheimer late in time which is why it was difficult to treat.
She made the remarks during a national conference about Geriatrics.
The neurologist noted that at the national level these numbers was less than official figures because many families do not use any treatment due to ignorance regarding the disease and lack of awareness. (end) ft.mb KUNA 180011 May 11NNNN