Table A1.
Epidemiological data from the four cities of the Greater Bay Area of China.
| Cities | Area & Population | Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | Literacy Rate | Dependency Rate | Dementia Prevalence | Dementia Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 7436 sq.km Population 14.04 million |
US$ 284.6 billion | 99.6% (Mainland China) | Unknown | 0.5% (70,000) | US$ 359.91 per patient a month to treat dementia |
| Hong Kong | 1104 sq.km Population 8.25 million |
US$ 319.3 billion | 99% | 22.2% | 5–8% (60–80yrs) 20–30% (80+ yrs) 1.7 million (mid-2016) |
US$ 3.2 billion US$ 190 million in medical expenses US$ 1.5 billion in informal care |
| Macau | 29.2 sq.km Population 0.64 million |
US$ 44.7 billion | 96.2% | 30.3% | 0.6% (4000 people) | No information |
| Zhuhai | 1696 sq.km Population 1.68 million |
US$ 32.3 billion | 99.6% (Mainland China) | 27.3% | No information | No information |