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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

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Matthews, Kevin A., Xu, Wei, Gaglioti, Anne H., Holt, James B., Croft, Janet B., Mack, Dominic, McGuire, Lisa C.·2019·Alzheimer's & Dementia

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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 subgroup‐specific prevalence among Medicare Fee‐for‐Service beneficiaries aged ≥65 years in 2014 to subgroup‐specific population estimates for 2014 and population projection data from the United States Census Bureau for 2015 to 2060. Results: The burden of ADRD in 2014 was an estimated 5.0 million adults aged ≥65 years or 1.6% of the population, and there are significant disparities in ADRD prevalence among population subgroups defined by race and ethnicity. ADRD burden will double to 3.3% by 2060 when 13.9 million Americans are projected to have the disease. Discussion: These estimates can be used to guide planning and interventions related to caring for the ADRD population and supporting caregivers.

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  • Based on Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, Alzheimer's or another dementia has been diagnosed in 10.3% of White, 12.2% of Hispanic, and 13.8% of Black older adults.

    “Based on data from Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, it has been estimated that Alzheimer's or another dementia has been diagnosed in 10.3% of White older adults, 12.2% of Hispanic older adults and 13.8% of Black older adults.”

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  • Based on data from Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, it has been estimated that Alzheimer's or another dementia has been diagnosed in 10.3% of White older adults, 12.2% of Hispanic older adults and 13.8% of Black older adults.

    “Based on data from Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, it has been estimated that Alzheimer's or another dementia has been diagnosed in 10.3% of White older adults, 12.2% of Hispanic older adults and 13.8% of Black older adults.”

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  • The CDC estimates are based entirely on factors related to the age, sex, race, and ethnicity of individuals born before 1950 who did not have access to mobile digital technology during critical periods of brain development.

    “The CDC estimates are based entirely on factors related to the age, sex, race and ethnicity of individuals born before 1950 who did not have access to mobile digital technology during critical periods of brain development.”
  • The CDC estimates are based on data for the ADRD burden of disease in 2014 for adults aged 65 years and older according to age, sex, race, and ethnicity factors, primarily representing individuals born between 1925-1945 and 1946-1964.

    “These estimates are based on data for the ADRD burden of disease in 2014 for adults aged ≥65 years according to age, sex, race, and ethnicity factors which primarily represents individuals born between 1925-1945 (Silent Generation) and 1946-1964 (Baby Boomers) [1].”
  • The CDC projects that the rate of ADRD in the United States will increase 2-fold, from 1.6% to 3.3%, by 2060.

    “Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) project that the rate of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in the United States will increase 2-fold, from 1.6% to 3.3%, by 2060 [1].”

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  1. [15]Bernstein R Census Bureau projections show a slower growing, older, more diverse nation a half century from now (Press Release, CB12–243). Washington, DC: US Census Bureau; 2015 Accessed Mar 2016.

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Matthews, K. A., Xu, W., Gaglioti, A. H., Holt, J. B., Croft, J. B., Mack, D., & McGuire, L. C.
Affiliations
  • Division of Population Health National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion CDC Atlanta GA USA
  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (US)
  • Morehouse School of Medicine (US)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
Venue
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2018-09-19
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
17-24
ISSN
  • 1552-5260 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-5279
OpenAlex
W2891635110
Cited by
1,124
References
37
Citations by year
2026: 106 · 2025: 178 · 2024: 239 · 2023: 180 · 2022: 168 · 2021: 121 · 2020: 93 · 2019: 36 · 2018: 2
FWCI
48.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Alzheimer s & Dementia (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, dementia prevalence
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Alzheimer Disease, Female, Medicare, Humans, Male, Risk Factors, United States, Prevalence, Fee-for-Service Plans, Racial Groups

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