1. health and fitness
2. disease

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PERCEPTIONS, ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGES AMONG
THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE SUBJECT OF ALZHEIMER’S
DISEASE
- Full report November 2008
Translated by :
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Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
At the request of INPES, BVA has carried out a survey in a
representative national survey of 2013 18 year olds and over. The
sample was constructed using the quotas method by sex, age,
occupation of head of family, after stratifying by region and place of
residence.
The subjects were questioned by telephone from 9 to 25 October
2008.
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Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz4. I would first like to ask you general questions about health. What are the three illnesses which
you consider to be the most serious ? What is the leading one ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Cancer
Aids
Alzheimer’s disease
Heart disease / myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes
Influenza
Multiple sclerosis
Tuberculosis
Meningitis
Mental diseases (anorexia, schizophrenia, depression, madness)
Cystic fibrosis
Malaria
Hepatitis C
Joint diseases/disorders (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism)
Sexually transmissible diseases (syphilis, STI)
Other infectious viral diseases (mononucleosis, poliomyelitis, gastroenteritis,
Ebolavirus, colds, smallpox)
Orphan diseases
Alcoholism
Physical handicap (without further details) / paralysis
Lung diseases (Pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, COPD)
Hepatitis B
Genetic diseases (without further details)
Childhood diseases (measles, rubella, chicken pox, bronchitis, mumps, otitis, …)
Eye diseases (blindness, glaucoma, poor vision)
Other infectious bacterial diseases (cholera, legionella, plague, tetanus, typhoid
fever, leprosy)
Neurological diseases (epilepsy)
Neurodegenerative-neuromuscular diseases (myopathy, Charcot’s disease))
ST Cancer
ST Viral diseases
ST “society” diseases
ST Neurological diseases
ST Bacterial diseases
ST Mental disorders
ST Parasitic diseases
ST Others
Others: unspecified diseases (accidents, backache, stress, etc).
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
%
2 013
1 414
320
64
58
27
22
13
12
8
7
6
5
5
5
4
3
3
100.0
70.2
15.9
3.2
2.9
1.4
1.1
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
1
1
1 414
346
113
78
17
6
5
26
4
8
0.1
0.0
70.2
17.2
5.6
3.9
0.8
0.3
0.2
1.3
0.2
0.4
3
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz4. I would first like to ask you general questions about health. What are the three illnesses which
you consider to be the most serious ? In second place ?
Numbers
Total: 2005
st
Citing a part in Alz4. 1
18 year olds and over
Total
2 005
Aids
591
Cancer
386
Alzheimer’s disease
227
Heart disease / myocardial infarction
149
Cardiovascular diseases
146
Diabetes
57
Multiple sclerosis
44
Cystic fibrosis
28
Lung diseases (Pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, COPD)
27
Mental diseases (anorexia, schizophrenia, depression, madness)
25
Tuberculosis
25
Joint diseases/disorders (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism)
20
Malaria
17
Hepatitis B
17
Physical handicap (without further details) / paralysis
16
Alcoholism
13
Hepatitis C
13
Parkinson’s disease
11
Eye diseases (blindness, glaucoma, poor vision)
10
Influenza
9
Meningitis
8
Other infectious bacterial diseases (cholera, legionella, plague, tetanus, typhoid
8
fever, leprosy)
Orphan diseases
8
Neurological diseases (epilepsy)
7
Neurodegenerative-neuromuscular diseases (myopathy, Charcot’s disease))
6
Renal diseases (renal failure)
6
Sexually transmissible diseases (syphilis, STI)
5
Other infectious viral diseases (mononucleosis, poliomyelitis, gastroenteritis,
4
Ebolavirus, colds, smallpox)
Genetic diseases (without further details)
4
Hepatitis A
4
Childhood diseases (measles, rubella, chicken pox, bronchitis, mumps, otitis, …)
2
Obesity
1
Parasitic diseases (scabies, toxoplasmosis, neosporosis)
1
Auto-immune diseases (Crohn’s disease, Wegner’s granulomatosis)
1
Deafness
1
ST Cancer
386
ST Viral diseases
641
ST “society” diseases
394
ST Neurological diseases
295
ST Bacterial diseases
41
ST Mental disorders
25
ST Parasitic diseases
18
ST Others
116
Others: unspecified diseases (accidents, backache, stress,...)
22
(DON’T KNOW)
90
%
100.0
29.5
19.2
11.3
7.4
7.3
2.9
2.2
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.0
19.2
32.0
19.7
14.7
2.0
1.3
0.9
5.8
1.1
4.5
4
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz4. I would first like to ask you general questions about health. What are the three illnesses which
you consider to be the most serious ? In third place ?
Total: 1916
nd
Citing a part in Alz4. In 2
18 year olds and over
Total
Alzheimer’s disease
Aids
Heart disease / myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular diseases
Cancer
Diabetes
Multiple sclerosis
Influenza
Parkinson’s disease
Tuberculosis
Lung diseases (Pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, COPD)
Mental diseases (anorexia, schizophrenia, depression, madness)
Cystic fibrosis
Physical handicap (without further details) / paralysis
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Joint diseases/disorders (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism)
Malaria
Neurodegenerative-neuromuscular diseases (myopathy, Charcot’s disease))
Genetic diseases (without further details)
Other infectious bacterial diseases (cholera, legionella, plague, tetanus, typhoid
fever, leprosy)
Orphan diseases
Other infectious viral diseases (mononucleosis, poliomyelitis, gastroenteritis,
Ebolavirus, colds, smallpox)
Neurological diseases (epilepsy)
Meningitis
Alcoholism
Hepatitis A
Eye diseases (blindness, glaucoma, poor vision)
Renal diseases (renal failure)
Childhood diseases (measles, rubella, chicken pox, bronchitis, mumps, otitis, …)
Obesity
Auto-immune diseases (Crohn’s disease, Wegner’s granulomatosis)
Sexually transmissible diseases (syphilis, STI)
Infectious parasitic diseases (scabies, toxoplasmosis, neosporosis)
Deafness
ST Cancer
ST Viral diseases
ST “society” diseases
ST Neurological diseases
ST Bacterial diseases
ST Mental disorders
ST Parasitic diseases
ST Others
Others: unspecified diseases (accidents, backache, stress,...)
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
%
1 916
246
149
130
117
81
77
62
59
58
58
54
49
48
40
34
30
27
24
23
22
19
100,0
12.9
7.8
6.8
6.1
4.3
4.0
3.2
3.1
3.0
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.1
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.0
17
16
0.9
0.8
15
15
13
13
10
9
9
8
5
3
3
1
81
304
399
405
91
49
26
233
44
326
0.8
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.1
4.3
15.9
20.8
21.1
4.8
2.6
1.4
12.1
2.3
17.0
5
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz4. I would first like to ask you general questions about health. What are the three illnesses which
you consider to be the most serious ? CUMULATIVE
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Cancer
Aids
Alzheimer’s disease
Heart disease / myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes
Multiple sclerosis
Tuberculosis
Lung diseases (Pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, COPD)
Cystic fibrosis
Mental diseases (anorexia, schizophrenia, depression, madness)
Influenza
Parkinson’s disease
Physical handicap (without further details) / paralysis
Hepatitis C
Joint diseases/disorders (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism)
Hepatitis B
Malaria
Neurodegenerative-neuromuscular diseases (myopathy, Charcot’s disease))
Meningitis
Alcoholism
Genetic diseases (without further details)
Other infectious bacterial diseases (cholera, legionella, plague, tetanus, typhoid fever,
leprosy)
Orphan diseases
Other infectious viral diseases (mononucleosis, poliomyelitis, gastroenteritis, Ebolavirus,
colds, smallpox)
Neurological diseases (epilepsy)
Eye diseases (blindness, glaucoma, poor vision)
Hepatitis A
Renal diseases (renal failure)
Childhood diseases (measles, rubella, chicken pox, bronchitis, mumps, otitis, …)
Sexually transmissible diseases (syphilis, STI)
Obesity
Auto-immune diseases (Crohn’s disease, Wegner’s granulomatosis)
Infectious parasitic diseases (scabies, toxoplasmosis, neosporosis)
Deafness
ST Cancer
ST Viral diseases
ST “society” diseases
ST Neurological diseases
ST Bacterial diseases
ST Mental disorders
ST Parasitic diseases
ST Others
Others: unspecified diseases (accidents, backache, stress,...)
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
%
2 013 100.0
1 881 93.4
1 060 52.6
537 26.7
337 16.7
291 14.5
156
7.8
118
5.8
90
4.5
84
4.2
81
4.0
81
4.0
81
4.0
70
3.5
58
2.9
52
2.6
50
2.5
49
2.5
46
2.3
31
1.5
30
1.5
29
1.5
29
1.4
29
1.4
28
23
1.4
1.1
23
22
16
15
14
11
9
6
4
2
1 881
1 140
785
686
144
81
49
356
69
8
1.1
1.1
0.8
0.7
0.7
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.2
0.1
93.4
56.6
39.0
34.1
7.2
4.0
2.4
17.7
3.4
0.4
6
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz5. Overall, do you think your health is ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Excellent
Very good
ST Very good health
Good
ST Good health
Mediocre
Poor
ST Poor health
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
2 013
245
425
670
1 128
1 798
164
43
207
8
%
100.0
12.2
21.1
33.3
56.0
89.3
8.2
2.2
10.3
0.4
Alz6. Are you currently covered 100% by the Social Security system for a long term disorder ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes
No
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
2 013
397
1 580
36
%
100,0
19.7
78.5
1.8
Alz7. Which ?
Numbers
Total: 397
Those who are currently covered
100% by the Social Security system
for an LTD
18 year olds and over
Total
397
Alzheimer’s disease and other related
3
diseases
(Others)
382
(Don’t know)
12
%
100,0
0.7
96.2
3.1
Alz8. Do you feel that you are very well, quite well, not very well, or not at all well informed about
the following ? On smoking
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
950
941
1 891
84
20
104
18
%
100.0
47.2
46.8
93.9
4.2
1.0
5.2
0.9
7
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz8. Do you feel very well, fairly, fairly poorly or very poorly informed about the following major
subjects ? On alcohol
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
781
1 011
1 792
171
33
204
17
%
100.0
38.8
50.2
89.0
8.5
1.6
10.1
0.9
Alz8. Do you feel very well, fairly, fairly poorly or very poorly informed about the following major
subjects ? On Aids
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
663
1 047
1 710
228
59
287
16
%
100.0
32.9
52.0
8.0
11.3
2.9
14.2
0.8
Alz8. Do you feel very well, fairly, fairly poorly or very poorly informed about the following major
subjects ? On Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
348
901
1 249
614
145
759
5
%
100.0
17.3
44.7
62.0
30.5
7.2
37.7
0.3
8
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz8. Do you feel very well, fairly, fairly poorly or very poorly informed about the following major
subjects ? On cancer
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
487
1 157
1 644
319
47
366
3
%
100,0
24.2
57.5
81.7
15.8
2.4
18.2
0.1
Alz8. Do you feel very well, fairly, fairly poorly or very poorly informed about the following major
subjects ? On cardiovascular diseases
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
417
978
1 395
514
101
615
3
%
100,0
20.7
48.6
69.3
25.5
5.0
30.6
0.2
Alz8. Do you feel very well, fairly, fairly poorly or very poorly informed about the following major
subjects ? On depression
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Very well
Fairly well
ST Well
Fairly poorly
Very poorly informed
ST Poorly
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
301
785
1 086
737
171
908
19
%
100.0
15.0
39.0
53.9
36.6
8.5
45.1
0.9
9
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Cancer
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
155
302
457
867
671
1 539
17
%
100.0
7.7
15.0
22.7
43.1
33.4
76.4
0.8
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Heart disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
296
503
800
829
376
1 205
8
%
100.0
14.7
25.0
39.7
41.2
18.7
59.9
0.4
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Aids
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
1 142
502
1 644
207
159
366
3
%
100.0
56.7
24.9
81.7
10.3
7.9
18.2
0.2
10
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Road traffic accidents
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
156
357
513
878
617
1 495
5
%
100.0
7.7
17.7
25.5
43.6
30.6
74.3
0.3
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Smoking related diseases
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
1 133
277
1 410
344
258
602
1
%
100.0
56.3
13.7
70.0
17.1
12.8
29.9
0.0
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
339
458
797
746
448
1 194
22
%
100.0
16.8
22.8
39.6
37.1
22.2
59.3
1.1
11
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz9. Of the different risks and diseases can you tell me if you fear them for yourself, not at all, not
really, fairly or very ? Depression
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Not at all
Not really
ST No
Fairly
Very
ST Yes
(Don’t know)
Numbers
2 013
626
594
1 220
555
231
786
7
%
100.0
31.1
29.5
60.6
27.6
11.5
39.1
0.3
12
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz10. I am- now going to ask you some questions about Alzheimer’s disease. What are the three
words or ideas which come to mind when I say “Alzheimer’s disease” to you ? In first place.
Numbers
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
2 013
ST loss of memory
1 077
Losing memory, forgetting, not
1 077
remembering
ST Dependency, handicap and
246
care
Dependency, loss of independence,
200
assistant
Difficulties, burden on family and
25
close contacts
Handicap, loss of mobility
20
No care or poor care, care difficulties
1
ST loss of intellectual capacity,
254
violence, madness
Disorientation, loss of identify in
78
space and time, distraction
Losing reason, losing one’s head,
124
deficiency of the brain
Dementia, Madness
38
Aggression, violence
2
Behavioural disorders (no details)
6
Enunciation problems, speech
6
problems
ST Loss of identity, decline, death
135
Human waste, decline, degeneration,
68
deficiency
Vegetative state, vegetables, existing
25
without existing, absence, wandering
Death, end of life, black hole, empty,
12
nothing
Loss of self, loss of identity
30
ST Ageing
147
Senility, ageing, elderly people
117
Tremor
30
ST Fear, burden, impotence
70
Impotence, there’s nothing can be
24
done about it, it is irreversible,
distress, despair
Serious disease, terrible, causes fear,
46
is a catastrophe
ST Desocialisation
38
Isolation, desocialisation, exclusion,
38
separation from friends and family
ST Ill at ease, patient depression
7
Depression, patient ill at ease
7
Others
23
Don’t know
16
%
100.0
53.5
53.5
12.2
10.0
1.2
1.0
0.0
12.6
3.9
6.2
1.9
0.1
0.3
0.3
6.7
3.4
1.2
0.6
1.5
7.3
5.8
1.5
3.5
1.2
2.3
1.9
1.9
0.3
0.3
1.1
0.8
13
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz10. We are now going to ask you some questions about Alzheimer’s disease. What are the three
words or ideas which come to mind when I say “Alzheimer’s disease” to you ? In second place.
Numbers
Total: 1997
st
Quoting a part of Alz10. In 1 place
18 year olds and over
Total
1 997
ST loss of memory
366
Losing memory, forgetting, not
366
remembering
ST Dependency, handicap and
571
care
Dependency, loss of independence,
413
assistant
Difficulties, burden on family and
76
close contacts
Handicap, loss of mobility
70
No care or poor care, care difficulties
13
ST loss of intellectual capacity,
339
violence, madness
Disorientation, loss of identify in
158
space and time, distraction
Losing reason, losing one’s head,
90
deficiency of the brain
Dementia, Madness
25
aggression, violence
32
Behavioural disorders (no details)
20
Enunciation problems, speech
14
problems
ST Loss of identity, decline, death
160
Human waste, decline, degeneration,
82
deficiency
Vegetative state, vegetables, existing
37
without existence, absence, 2
Death, end of life, black hole, empty,
13
nothing
Loss of self, loss of identity
28
ST Ageing
162
Senility, ageing, elderly people
117
Tremor
45
ST Fear, burden, impotence
100
Impotence, there’s nothing can be
53
done about it, it is irreversible,
distress , despair
Serious disease, terrible, causes fear,
47
is a catastrophe
ST Desocialisation
95
Isolation, desocialisation, exclusion,
95
separation from friends and family
ST Ill at ease, patient depression
15
Depression, patient ill at ease
15
Others
57
Don’t know
133
%
100.0
18.3
18.3
28.6
20.7
3.8
3.5
0.6
17.0
7.9
4.5
1.3
1.6
1.0
0.7
8.0
4.1
1.8
0.7
1.4
8.1
5.9
2.3
5.0
2.6
2.4
4.7
4.7
0.7
0.7
2.8
6.7
14
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz10. We are now going to ask you some questions about Alzheimer’s disease. What are the three
words or ideas which come to mind when I say “Alzheimer’s disease” to you ? In third place.
Numbers
Total: 1864
Quoting a part of Alz10. In second
place
18 year olds and over
Total
1 864
ST loss of memory
135
Losing memory, forgetting, not
135
remembering
ST Dependency, handicap and
497
care
Dependency, loss of independence,
290
assistant
Difficulties, burden on family and
115
close contacts
Handicap, loss of mobility
56
No care or poor care, care difficulties
37
ST loss of intellectual capacity,
225
violence, madness
Disorientation, loss of identify in
92
space and time, distraction
Losing reason, losing one’s head,
64
deficiency of the brain
Dementia, Madness
22
aggression, violence
26
Behavioural disorders (no details)
10
Enunciation problems, speech
10
problems
ST Loss of identity, decline, death
197
Human waste, decline, degeneration,
74
deficiency
Vegetative state, vegetables, existing
40
without existence, absence,
wandering
Death, end of life, black hole, empty,
58
nothing
Loss of self, loss of identity
25
ST Ageing
101
Senility, ageing, elderly people
94
Tremor
7
ST Fear, burden, impotence
173
Impotence, there’s nothing can be
104
done about it, it is irreversible,
distress , despair
Serious disease, terrible, causes fear,
69
is a catastrophe
ST Desocialisation
150
Isolation, desocialisation, exclusion,
150
separation from friends and family
ST Ill at ease, patient depression
31
Depression, patient ill at ease
31
Others
50
Don’t know
306
%
100.0
7.2
7.2
26.7
15.5
6.2
3.0
2.0
12.1
4.9
3.4
1.2
1.4
0.6
0.6
10.6
3.9
2.1
3.1
1.3
5.4
5.0
0.4
9.3
5.6
3.7
8.0
8.0
1.7
1.7
2.7
16.4
15
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Alz10. We are now going to ask you some questions about Alzheimer’s disease. What are the three
words or ideas which come to mind when I say “Alzheimer’s disease” to you ? CUMULATIVE
Numbers
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
2 013
ST loss of memory
1 379
Losing memory, forgetting, not
1 379
remembering
ST Dependency, handicap and
1 062
care
Dependency, loss of independence,
798
assistant
Difficulties, burden on family and
207
close contacts
Handicap, loss of mobility
140
No care or poor care, care difficulties
47
ST loss of intellectual capacity,
688
violence, madness
Disorientation, loss of identify in
309
space and time, distraction
Losing reason, losing one’s head,
267
deficiency of the brain
Dementia, Madness
83
aggression, violence
61
Behavioural disorders (no details)
36
Enunciation problems, speech
31
problems
ST Loss of identity, decline, death
438
Human waste, decline, degeneration,
210
deficiency
Vegetative state, vegetables, existing
101
without existence, absence,
wandering
Death, end of life, black hole, empty,
84
nothing
Loss of self, loss of identity
80
ST Ageing
389
Senility, ageing, elderly people
318
Tremor
83
ST Fear, burden, impotence
291
Impotence, there’s nothing can be
169
done about it, it is irreversible,
distress , despair
Serious disease, terrible, causes fear,
152
is a catastrophe
ST Desocialisation
260
Isolation, desocialisation, exclusion,
260
separation from friends and family
ST Ill at ease, patient depression
52
Depression, patient ill at ease
52
Others
119
Don’t know
16
%
100.0
68.5
68.5
52.8
39.6
10.3
6.9
2.3
34.2
15.3
13.2
4.1
3.0
1.8
1.5
21.8
10.4
5.0
4.2
4.0
19.3
15.8
4.1
14.4
8.4
7.5
12.9
12.9
2.6
2.6
5.9
0.8
16
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz11. Do you have or have you had within your close contacts (family, friends, neighbours), a
person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, one
Yes, several
ST Yes
No
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
2 013
537
226
763
1 248
3
%
100.0
26.7
11.2
37.9
62.0
0.1
Alz12. What is your relationship with this person ?
Total: 537
Those who know a single person
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
18 year olds and over
Total
Your grandfather or grandmother
A friend
Your father or mother
Neighbour, male or female relation,
acquaintance
Your partner
A colleague
Another member of the family
ST Member of family
ST Non-member of family
Others
None
(Does not wish to answer)
Numbers
%
537
108
78
73
50
100.0
20.1
14.6
13.6
9.4
10
4
207
399
135
2
2
1
1.9
0.8
38.7
74.3
25.1
0.3
0.4
0.2
17
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Alz13. What is your relationship with the PERSON CLOSEST TO YOU who is suffering from
Alzheimer’s disease ?
Total: 226
Those who know several people
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
18 year olds and over
Total
A friend
Your grandfather or grandmother
Your father or mother
Neighbour, male or female relation,
acquaintance
A colleague
Your partner
Another member of the family
ST Member of family
ST Non-member of family
Others
None
Numbers
%
226
57
35
28
23
100.0
25.2
15.3
12.6
10.0
3
3
72
138
87
4
2
1.3
1.3
31.8
61.0
38.3
1.7
0.8
Alz14. What is your relationship with others close to you who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease ?
Total: 226
Those who know several people
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
18 year olds and over
Total
A friend
Neighbour, male or female relation,
acquaintance
Your grandfather or grandmother
A colleague
Your father or mother
Your partner
Another member of the family
ST Member of family
ST Non-member of family
Others
None
(Does not wish to answer)
Numbers
%
226
81
37
100.0
35.9
16.5
24
5
4
3
80
105
123
3
2
1
10.7
2.2
1.8
1.3
35.4
46.5
54.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
18
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Relationship with the person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 763
Those who know at least one person
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
18 year olds and over
Total
A friend
Your grandfather or grandmother
Your father or mother
Neighbour, male or female relation,
acquaintance
Your partner
A colleague
Another member of the family
ST Member of family
ST Non-member of family
Others
None
(Does not wish to answer)
Numbers
%
763
174
153
104
93
100.0
22.8
20.0
13.6
12.2
16
10
321
548
270
7
5
2
2.1
1.4
42.1
71.8
35.4
0.9
0.7
0.2
Alz15. Do you or have you helped this person in everyday activities or tasks because of his/her
disease ?
Total: 763
Those who know at least one person
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes
No
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
763
251
511
1
%
100.0
32.9
67.0
0.1
Alz16a. How often do you or have you helped this person in everyday activities or tasks because of
his/her disease ?
Total: 167
Helping and knowing one sufferer
18 year olds and over
Total
Every day
Several times per week
Once per week
ST At least once per week
Two to four times per week
Once per month or less often
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
167
60
28
33
121
19
25
2
%
100.0
36.1
16.8
19.5
72.4
11.4
15.1
1.1
19
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz16b. Can we now talk about the person you have given most assistance to. How often have you
helped this person in everyday activities or tasks because of his/her illness ?
Total: 84
Helping and knowing several
sufferers
18 year olds and over
Total
Every day
Several times per week
Once per week
ST At least once per week
Two to four times per week
Once per month or less often
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
84
26
15
20
61
8
14
1
%
100.0
31.3
17.9
23.9
73.1
9.7
16.1
1.1
Frequency of assistance to a patient with Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 251
Helping and knowing several
sufferers
18 year olds and over
Total
Every day
Several times per week
Once per week
ST At least once per week
Two to four times per week
Once per month or less often
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
251
86
43
53
182
27
39
3
%
100.0
34.5
17.2
21.0
72.6
10.8
15.4
1.1
Alz17. In your opinion do the following behaviours or factors reduce the risk of having Alzheimer’s
disease ? Eating fruit and vegetables regularly
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
2 013
467
679
1 146
360
380
741
126
%
100.0
23.2
33.7
56.9
17.9
18.9
36.8
6.3
20
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz17. In your opinion do the following behaviours or factors reduce the risk of having Alzheimer’s
disease ? Regular physical exercise or sports
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
534
815
1 350
289
310
599
65
%
100.0
26.5
40.5
67.1
14.3
15.4
29.7
3.2
Alz17. In your opinion do the following behaviours or factors reduce the risk of having Alzheimer’s
disease ? Not smoking
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
324
459
784
476
598
1 074
155
%
100.0
16.1
22.8
38.9
23.7
29.7
53.4
7.7
Alz17. In your opinion do the following behaviours or factors reduce the risk of having Alzheimer’s
disease ? Drinking wine
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
76
312
388
674
803
1 477
149
%
100.0
3.8
15.5
19.3
33.5
39.9
73.4
7.4
21
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz17. In your opinion do the following behaviours or factors reduce the risk of having Alzheimer’s
disease ? Doing crosswords or memory games
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
827
780
1 607
160
209
369
36
%
100.0
41.1
38.8
79.9
8.0
10.4
18.4
1.8
Alz17. In your opinion do the following behaviours or factors reduce the risk of having Alzheimer’s
disease ? Living in an unpolluted environment
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
307
575
882
511
500
1 011
120
%
100.0
15.3
28.6
43.8
25.4
24.8
50.2
6.0
Alz18 In your opinion do the following symptoms suggest the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease ?
Not remembering events from the day before
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
865
802
1 666
208
114
323
24
%
100.0
43.0
39.8
82.8
10.3
5.7
16.0
1.2
22
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz18 In your opinion do the following symptoms suggest the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease ?
Being unable to remember the name of an actor or politician at the right time
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
337
443
780
746
472
1 217
16
%
100.0
16.7
22.0
38.8
37.0
23.4
60.5
0.8
Alz18 In your opinion do the following symptoms suggest the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease ?
Having difficulties remembering how to get home
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
1 253
664
1 917
39
51
91
5
%
100.0
62.3
33.0
95.2
1.9
2.6
4.5
0.3
Alz18 In your opinion do the following symptoms suggest the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease ?
Lack of appetite
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
137
355
492
746
606
1 352
169
%
100.0
6.8
17.6
24.4
37.1
30.1
67.2
8.4
23
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz18 In your opinion do the following symptoms suggest the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease ?
Having headaches
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
103
343
446
806
571
1 376
191
%
100.0
5.1
17.0
22.2
40.0
28.4
68.4
9.5
Alz18 In your opinion do the following symptoms suggest the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease ?
Asking the same question several times
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
664
877
1 541
306
142
448
25
%
100.0
33.0
43.6
76.5
15.2
7.0
22.2
1.2
Alz19. In your opinion, do patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease always, sometimes,
occasionally or never experience the following difficulties ? Difficulties driving a car
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Always
Often
Sometimes
ST Yes
Never
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
426
611
769
1 806
136
71
%
100.0
21.2
30.4
38.2
89.7
6.7
3.5
24
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz19. In your opinion, do patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease always, sometimes,
occasionally or never experience the following difficulties ? Difficulties looking after
administrative paper work.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Always
Often
Sometimes
ST Yes
Never
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
502
802
614
1 919
69
26
%
100.0
25.0
39.8
30.5
95.3
3.4
1.3
Alz19. In your opinion, do patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease always, sometimes,
occasionally or never experience the following difficulties ? Difficult relations with their friends
and family
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Always
Often
Sometimes
ST Yes
Never
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
292
742
808
1 843
138
32
%
100.0
14.5
36.9
40.2
91.5
6.9
1.6
Alz19. In your opinion, do patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease always, sometimes,
occasionally or never experience the following difficulties ? Difficulties completing everyday
activities such as meals, personal hygiene or housework.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Always
Often
Sometimes
ST Yes
Never
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
385
719
765
1 869
108
36
%
100.0
19.1
35.7
38.0
92.9
5.4
1.8
25
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz20 Do you or would you feel uncomfortable faced with a person you know is suffering from
Alzheimer’s disease ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
209
414
623
482
891
1 373
17
%
100.0
10.4
20.6
30.9
23.9
44.3
68.2
0.9
Alz21. If you had signs of Alzheimer’s disease, would you wish to know your diagnosis to know
whether or not you were suffering from the disease ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes
No
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
1 840
141
32
%
100.0
91.4
7.0
1.6
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. Memory loss is normal with ageing.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
618
866
1 484
318
199
518
11
%
100.0
30.7
43.0
73.7
15.8
9.9
25.7
0.6
26
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz22I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. Treatment for Alzheimer’s disease will be discovered in your lifetime
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
399
897
1 296
411
185
596
120
%
100.0
19.8
44.6
64.4
20.4
9.2
29.6
6.0
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. Increasing numbers of people are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
908
768
1 677
207
53
260
77
%
100.0
45.1
38.2
83.3
10.3
2.6
12.9
3.8
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. Alzheimer’s disease is often inherited.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
128
452
581
687
495
1 182
250
%
100.0
6.4
22.5
28.8
34.2
24.6
58.7
12.4
27
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. There are effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
138
433
571
859
429
1 288
154
%
100.0
6.9
21.5
28.4
42.7
21.3
64.0
7.7
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. Alzheimer’s disease can have devastating effects on the patient’s family.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
1 323
552
1 876
86
40
127
10
%
100.0
65.7
27.4
93.2
4.3
2.0
6.3
0.5
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. The television, papers and magazines should discuss Alzheimer’s disease more
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
717
876
1 593
321
82
403
16
%
100.0
35.6
43.5
79.1
16.0
4.1
20.0
0.8
28
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. Alzheimer’s disease is a term used to describe memory loss in the elderly
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
485
630
1 115
506
372
878
20
%
100.0
24.1
31.3
55.4
25.2
18.5
43.6
1.0
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. A 40 year old person can have Alzheimer’s disease.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
932
672
1 604
250
83
333
76
%
100.0
46.3
33.4
79.7
12.4
4.1
16.6
3.8
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. There’s nothing we can do at present to cure a person suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
708
597
1 305
439
216
655
53
%
100.0
35.2
29.7
64.8
21.8
10.7
32.5
2.6
29
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Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. There is nothing to do to avoid getting Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
499
585
1 084
585
251
837
93
%
100.0
24.8
29.0
53.8
29.1
12.5
41.6
4.6
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease can live an almost normal life for
several months.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
717
823
1 540
278
143
421
52
%
100.0
35.6
40.9
76.5
13.8
7.1
20.9
2.6
Alz22. I am now going to ask you about your opinions on Alzheimer’s disease in general and about
people suffering from it. Please tell me for each of these whether you agree entirely, fairly, mostly
not or not at all. There are treatments to improve the well-being of patients.
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Entirely agree
Mostly agree
ST Agree
Mostly do not agree
Do not agree at all
ST Do not agree
(DON’T KNOW)
Number
s
2 013
827
866
1 693
191
62
253
67
%
100.0
41.1
43.0
84.1
9.5
3.1
12.6
3.3
30
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Alz23. For each of the following areas, please tell me in your opinion whether these are priorities
for the public authorities, important but not priority or secondary in importance. The health of the
elderly
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Priority for the public authorities
Important but not a priority
Of secondary importance
(Don’t know)
Number
s
2 013
700
893
409
11
%
100.0
34.8
44.4
20.3
0.5
Alz23. For each of the following areas, please tell me in your opinion whether these are priorities
for the public authorities, important but not priority or secondary in importance. Combating
Alzheimer’s disease
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Priority for the public authorities
Important but not a priority
Of secondary importance
(Don’t know)
Number
s
2 013
789
873
339
12
%
100.0
39.2
43.4
16.8
0.6
Alz24. In your opinion, which of the following points should be the three priority objectives of the
state to combat Alzheimer’s disease ? Most important ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Finding new treatments
Facilitating identifying the first signs
of the disease and access to the
diagnosis
Relief for families who look after a
relative suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease on a daily basis
Developing specialist residential
organisations (retirement homes)
Finding resources to prevent
development of the disease
Helping to keep the affected person
at home
Others
(No objective)
DON’T KNOW
Number
s
%
2 013
450
390
100.0
22.3
19.4
340
16.9
317
15.7
291
14.4
205
10.2
4
11
5
0.2
0.6
0.2
31
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Alz24. In your opinion, which of the following points should be the three priority objectives of the
state to combat Alzheimer’s disease ? In second place ?
Total: 1997
Citing a part in Alz24. In first place
18 year olds and over
Total
Finding new treatments
Relief for families who look after a
relative suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease on a daily basis
Developing specialist residential
organisations (retirement homes)
Helping to keep the affected person
at home
Facilitating identifying the first signs
of the disease and access to the
diagnosis
Finding resources to prevent
development of the disease
Others
(No objective)
DON’T KNOW
Number
s
%
1 997
442
439
100.0
22.2
22.0
355
17.8
271
13.6
248
12.4
231
11.6
4
2
5
0.2
0.1
0.3
Alz24. In your opinion, which of the following points should be the three priority objectives of the
state to combat Alzheimer’s disease ? And in 3rd place ?
Total: 1989
Citing a part in Alz24. Secondly
18 year olds and over
Total
Relief for families who look after a
relative suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease on a daily basis
Finding new treatments
Developing specialist residential
organisations (retirement homes)
Finding resources to prevent
development of the disease
Facilitating identifying the first signs
of the disease and access to the
diagnosis
Helping to keep the affected person
at home
Others
(No objective)
DON’T KNOW
Number
s
%
1 989
420
100.0
21.1
417
376
21.0
18.9
260
13.1
260
13.1
234
11.7
2
6
13
0.1
0.3
0.7
32
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Alz24. In your opinion, which of the following points should be the three priority objectives of the
state to combat Alzheimer’s disease ? CUMULATIVE
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Finding new treatments
Relief for families who look after a
relative suffering from Alzheimer’s
disease on a daily basis
Developing specialist residential
organisations (retirement homes)
Facilitating identifying the first signs
of the disease and access to the
diagnosis
Finding resources to prevent
development of the disease
Helping to keep the affected person
at home
Others
(No objective)
DON’T KNOW
Number
s
%
2 013
1 309
1 199
100.0
65.0
59.6
1 047
52.0
898
44.6
782
38.8
710
35.3
9
11
5
0.4
0.6
0.2
Alz25. Do you personally have confidence in the actions of the public authorities to combat
Alzheimer’s disease ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW / does not wish to
answer)
Number
s
2 013
331
803
1 134
552
302
854
25
%
100.0
16.4
39.9
56.3
27.4
15.0
42.4
1.2
Alz26. Have you heard of the term “Alzheimer Plan” ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes and you know what it is about
Yes but you do not know what it is
about
ST Yes
No
(DON’T KNOW / does not wish to
answer)
Number
s
%
2 013
326
755
100.0
16.2
37.5
1 081
931
1
53.7
46.3
0.0
33
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Alz27. The Alzheimer plan is a 5 year public programme aiming to provide specific efforts in three
main areas relating to Alzheimer’s disease: research into better understanding of the disease, health
to promote early diagnosis and solidarity to better support patients and their families. Knowing this,
do you think that the Alzheimer Plan will improve the situation for Alzheimer’s disease in France ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes, completely
Yes, fairly
ST Yes
No, mostly not
No, not at all
ST No
(DON’T KNOW / does not wish to
answer)
Number
s
2 013
660
1 086
1 746
162
77
239
28
%
100.0
32.8
54.0
86.7
8.0
3.8
11.9
1.4
Alz28. Lastly, which of the following areas in the Alzheimer Plan, which would you like to know
about as a priority ? In first place ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Advances in research into the
disease
Advances in diagnosis
Progress in the care of patients and
their friends and family
Local achievements of the plan in
your area
Effective funding reaching ground
workers
Irregular review on the progress of
measures
European initiatives
(None in particular)
(Don’t know)
Number
s
%
2 013
835
100.0
41.5
400
340
19.9
16.9
123
6.1
121
6.0
119
5.9
48
13
14
2.4
0.7
0.7
34
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Alz28. Lastly, which of the following areas in the Alzheimer Plan, which would you like to know
about as a priority ? And in second place ?
Total: 1986
Citing a part in Alz28. In first place
18 year olds and over
Total
Progress in the care of patients and
their friends and family
Advances in research into the
disease
Advances in diagnosis
Local achievements of the plan in
your area
Effective funding reaching ground
workers
Irregular review on the progress of
measures
European initiatives
(None in particular)
(Don’t know)
Number
s
%
1 986
491
100.0
24.7
446
22.5
349
214
17.6
10.8
185
9.3
145
7.3
125
15
15
6.3
0.7
0.8
Alz28. Lastly, which of the following areas in the Alzheimer Plan, which would you like to know
about as a priority ? CUMULATIVE
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Advances in research into the
disease
Progress in the care of patients and
their friends and family
Advances in diagnosis
Local achievements of the plan in
your area
Effective funding reaching ground
workers
Irregular review on the progress of
measures
European initiatives
(None in particular)
(Don’t know)
Number
s
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Male
Female
Number
s
%
2 013
1 282
100.0
63.7
831
41.3
748
338
37.2
16.8
306
15.2
263
13.1
174
13
14
8.6
0.7
0.7
Sex
2 013
962
1 051
%
100.0
47.8
52.2
35
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Age
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
18 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 years and over
Number
s
2 013
235
342
548
460
428
%
100.0
11.7
17.0
27.2
22.9
21.3
Occupation of head of family
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Farm worker
Higher manager
Middle grade profession
Blue collar worker
Labourer
Not working
Number
s
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Public sector employee
Private sector employee
ST Employees
Self-employed
Unemployed
Not working
Number
s
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Farm worker
Higher manager
Middle grade profession
Blue collar worker
Labourer
Not working
Numbers
2 013
40
334
284
198
406
750
%
100.0
2.0
16.6
14.1
9.8
20.2
37.3
Status of head of family
2 013
400
661
1 061
149
50
753
%
100.0
19.9
32.8
52.7
7.4
2.5
37.4
Occupation of interviewee
2 013
29
295
256
359
211
864
%
100.0
1.4
14.7
12.7
17.8
10.5
42.9
36
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Status of interviewee
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Public sector employee
Private sector employee
ST Employees
Self-employed
Unemployed
Not working
Numbers
2 013
383
603
986
98
79
851
%
100.0
19.0
30.0
49.0
4.9
3.9
42.3
Number of people in household
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 and over
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
2 013
392
680
337
347
191
46
10
5
5
.
%
100.0
19.5
33.8
16.8
17.3
9.5
2.3
0.5
0.2
0.3
.
Number of children under 15 years old in household
Total: 1621
Household with 2 or more people
18 year olds and over
Total
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 and over
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
1 621
1 000
289
233
83
10
2
.
2
.
.
2
%
100.0
61.7
17.8
14.4
5.1
0.6
0.1
.
0.1
.
.
0.1
37
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Alz3. Do you live ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Alone
As a couple with children
As a couple without children
With your parents
Alone with children
With other people
(Does not wish to answer)
Numbers
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
No qualification / Primary Studies
Certificate
BEPC – Middle school qualifications
CAP / BEP (middle school grade
qualifications)
ST Below Bac
BAC
BAC +2 and above
ST Bac and above
(REFUSES TO ANSWER/ DOES
NOT WISH TO SAY)
Numbers
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Less than from 1500€
From 1500 to 2499€
From 2500 to 3499€
3500€ and over
Refused / Don’t know
Numbers
2 013
421
724
600
179
47
41
.
%
100.0
20.9
36.0
29.8
8.9
2.3
2.0
.
Highest level qualification
%
2 013
285
100.0
14.2
134
487
6.7
24.2
907
376
720
1 097
10
45.0
18.7
35.8
54.5
0.5
Income
2 013
460
499
350
341
362
%
100.0
22.9
24.8
17.4
17.0
18.0
Monthly household income per person
Numbers
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
2 013
Less than 900€
457
From 900 to 1499€
443
1500€ and above
749
Don’t know / Does not wish to answer
364
%
100.0
22.7
22.0
37.2
18.1
38
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Alz31. What is your marital status ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Unmarried (or living with partner)
Married for the first time
Remarried following a divorce
Remarried following being widowed
Widower / widow
Divorced or separated
Civil partnership
(Does not wish to answer)
Numbers
2 013
644
975
45
6
136
170
27
10
%
100.0
32.0
48.4
2.2
0.3
6.8
8.4
1.4
0.5
Alz34. Do you receive a low income social payment such as the RMI (Minimum income payment),
single parent allocation (API), or handicapped adult allocation (AAH) ?
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Yes
No
(DON’T KNOW)
Numbers
Total: 49
Those who receive social payments
18 year olds and over
Total
Minimum income payment (RMI)
Handicapped adult allocation (AAH)
Specific solidarity allocation (ASS)
Single parent allocation (API)
Retirement equivalent allocation
(REA)
Additional old age allocation
Others
DON’T KNOW
Numbers
2 013
49
1 949
15
%
100.0
2.5
96.8
0.7
Alz35. Which ?
%
49
24
17
6
1
1
100.0
49.0
33.8
12.2
2.6
1.9
1
2
1
1.9
4.7
2.3
39
Commentaire : I have not
translated these abbreviations as
they are French standard.
Perceptions, attitudes and knowledges among the general public on the subject of Alzheimer’s disease – November 2008 1
Place of residence
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
Rural community
Less than 20 000 pop.
From 20 000 to 99 999 pop.
100 000 pop. and +
Paris urban area
Numbers
Total: 2013
All interviews
18 year olds and over
Total
North
East Pas de Calais
West Pas de Calais
West
South West
Mediterranean
East Central
East
R. Paris
Numbers
2 013
519
345
260
573
315
%
100.0
25.8
17.1
12.9
28.5
15.7
Region
2 013
138
167
190
287
233
228
239
176
355
%
100.0
6.9
8.3
9.4
14.3
11.6
11.4
11.9
8.7
17.6
40