Cases of dementia in the United States are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated 1 million people diagnosed annually, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.
The researchers found that the risk of Americans Development of dementia A press release stated that the incidence of infection after the age of 55 is 42%, that is, double the risk identified in previous studies.
The study found that for those who reach 75, the lifetime risk of developing the disease exceeds 50%.
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Woman faces A 48% average risk Men have a 35% risk of infection, and this discrepancy is due to women living longer than men.
Cases of dementia in the United States are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated 1 million people diagnosed annually. (Istock)
The study, published in Nature Medicine on January 13, analyzed data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS), which has tracked the cognitive and cardiovascular health of nearly 16,000 adults since 1987.
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Aging is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia, along with other factors including genetics, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyles, and Mental health The statement said that the unrest.
The risk of dementia has been found to be higher among people who have a variant of the disease APOE4 Gene, which has been linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Black adults are also at greater risk.
The researchers found that the risk of Americans developing dementia after the age of 55 is 42%, which is double the risk identified in previous studies. (Istock)
“Our study results predict a significant rise in the burden of dementia in the United States over the coming decades, with one in two Americans expected to experience cognitive difficulties,” said lead study author and epidemiologist Joseph Koresh, MD, PhD. After the age of 55 years. Who serves as founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone, in this issue.
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Research has shown that the same interventions used to prevent heart disease risks can prevent or slow dementia, the study noted.
Research has shown that the same interventions used to prevent the risk of heart disease can also prevent or slow the development of dementia. (Istock)
“The impending population boom in dementia cases poses significant challenges to health policymakers in particular, who must refocus their efforts on strategies to reduce the severity of dementia cases, as well as plans to provide more information.” Health care services For those suffering from dementia, Koresh said.
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The research was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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