DEMENTIA AND OSTEOPOROSIS RATES AMONG SENIORS OVER 70 AND PREVENTIVE SCREENING PLANS

NOTICE PAPER NO. 35

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2025

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Alex Yeo

MP for Potong Pasir

Question No. 156

To ask the Minister for Health (a) what is the current percentage of seniors above the age of 70 diagnosed with dementia and osteoporosis; and (b) whether the Ministry has plans to include as part of the Healthier SG Programme, screening for pre-dementia and osteoporosis which are common and potentially debilitating medical conditions among seniors in the community.

Answer

1          About 11% and 16% of seniors above 70 years old have dementia and osteoporosis respectively, based on data in 2023.

2          Care Protocols for Dementia and Osteoporosis are being developed under Healthier SG. The protocols will cover evidence-based screening assessments and clinical management of the conditions.