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Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds (www.nbcnews.com)

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Summary

A new study in Nature Medicine reveals that lifetime dementia risk is higher than previously thought, rising to 42% for men and women, compared to older estimates of 14% and 23%.

The increase is tied to longer lifespans and better diagnostic practices.

Black Americans and women face elevated risks due to factors like systemic inequities, genetic predispositions, and longer lifespans.

Dementia cases are expected to double by 2060.

Experts stress prevention through managing diabetes, hypertension, and lifestyle changes, while noting dementia is not inevitable with aging.

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[–] Fandangalo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I think the life expectancy is trending down, so sounds like a temporary problem. 🙃

[–] LambdaRX@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago

It's simple, we need to kill Americans, so we don't get dementia.