Racial and ethnic estimates of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the United States (2015–2060) in adults aged ≥65 years

A. Matthews, Karen; Xu, Wei; H. Gaglioti, Anne; B. Holt, James; B. Croft, Janet; Mack, Dominic; C. McGuire, Lisa

doi:10.1016/j.jalz.2018.06.3063

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Racial and ethnic estimates of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the United States (2015–2060) in adults aged ≥65 years

Published in Alzheimer s & Dementia • Sep 19, 2018

Authors:

Karen A. Matthews

Wei Xu

Anne H. Gaglioti

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) cause a high burden of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Age, race, and ethnicity are important risk factors for ADRD. METHODS: We estimated the future US burden of ADRD by age, sex, and race and ethnicity by applying subgrou...

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Ethnic group

Gerontology

Medicine

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