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New report This report details the escalation of Alzheimer's, which currently impacts over 5 million Americans. Facts and Figures conveys the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, families, local and state government and the nation's healthcare system. |
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The 2010 report includes data on:
- Prevalence
- Mortality
- Costs of Alzheimer care
- Caregiving
- Special report on race, ethnicity and Alzheimer's disease
En Español: Reporte Especial: Raza, Etnicidad y la Enfermedad de Alzheimer
African-Americans and Hispanics are at greater risk
The most significant new information coming from this year's report: African-Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's. African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's than whites, and Hispanics are about 1.5 times more likely than whites to develop the disease.
Although there appears to be no known genetic factor for these differences, the report examines the impact of health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, conditions that are prevalent in the African-American and Hispanic communities and how these conditions also increase Alzheimer risk.
Another interesting aspect explored is the fact that although African-Americans and Hispanics have a higher rate of Alzheimer's and dementia, they are less likely than whites to have a diagnosis. The report examines the implications of this later diagnosis on families and healthcare costs.
En Español: Reporte Especial: Raza, Etnicidad y la Enfermedad de Alzheimer
Key facts about Alzheimer's disease
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5.3 |
million people |
172 |
billion dollars |
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7th |
leading cause |
10.9 |
million unpaid |
Alzheimer's disease mortality is on the rise
With a rapidly aging baby boomer population, Alzheimer's will continue to impact more lives. From 2000-2006, Alzheimer's disease deaths increased 46.1 percent, while other selected causes of death decreased. Strategic investments in other diseases have resulted in declines in deaths, and we need to see the same type of investment for Alzheimer's. View full report.
Source: Alzheimer's Association 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
Facts in your state
The 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report also contains data on the impact of this disease in every state across the nation. Click below to see the effect that Alzheimer's is having in your state.
