India, March 13 -- Dementia as a major public health issue appears to be receiving growing attention in Australia during the early months of 2026.

Recent news reports suggest that dementia has emerged as the leading cause of death in the country.

An analytical report published in a prominent UK newspaper on March 11, 2026, highlighted data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Tanya Buchanan emphasised that dementia should not be viewed as an inevitable part of ageing.

She said that although ageing and genetics play a role, there are several measures individuals and societies can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia.

She also stressed the importance of early detection a...