Alzheimer's disease is "characterised by loss of neurons and synapses in the [[cerebral cortex]] and certain subcortical regions. This loss results in gross atrophy of the affected regions, including degeneration in the [[temporal lobes|temporal lobe]] and [[parietal lobe]], and parts of the frontal cortex and cingulate gyrus.<ref>[http://www.news-medical.net/health/Neurodegeneration-in-Alzheimers-and-Parkinsons.aspx Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's]</ref> Some of the primary symptoms of alzheimer's disease are: memory problems, mood swings, emotional outbursts, brain stem damage which impairs function in the heart, lungs plus causes disruption of various other bodily processes.<ref>[http://www.dementiacarecentral.com/node/559 Alzheimer's disease]</ref>
== Irreligious regions and Alzheimer's disease ==
== Secular Europe and Alzheimer's disease ==
According to ''Politico'':
{{Cquote|Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are putting an enormous socio-economic burden on healthcare systems, families, and caregivers. Populations in Europe are ageing, and with this will grow the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease. If left unchecked, roughly 9 million people in the EU are expected to have dementia by 2030 – approaching twice the population of Denmark.<ref>[https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/addressing-alzheimers-disease-in-europe-what-still-needs-to-be-done/ Addressing Alzheimer’s disease in Europe: What still needs to be done?], Politico, 2016</ref>}}
== See also ==