Dementia is becoming increasingly prevalent in the global population and has been designated as a worldwide public health priority by the World Health Organization. In Italy, it is projected that by 2051, there will be 280 elderly individuals for every 100 young individuals, resulting in a rise in all age-related chronic diseases, including dementia. Presently, the estimated number of individuals suffering from dementia is over 1 million, predominantly with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Comprehensive investigations into the causes of dementia pose challenges due to the intricate nature of these conditions and their prolonged course. This database presents mortality rates for AD and PD at the provincial level in Italy over an 8-year period (2012-2019) in the form of Standardized Mortality Ratios (SMR). Access to long-term, spatially detailed, and easily accessible data could promote both health monitoring and the exploration of new treatments, drugs, and innovative methodologies for early dementia diagnosis.

Updated version 11 July 2023 has updated variable names, but data has not changed.