Differences in rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) based on a person’s sex, race, and ethnicity in the United States have been identified by a study published in the journal Neurology. JAMA Neurology.
Modifiable risk factors for dementia
Obesity, inactivity, and low educational attainment were identified as modifiable risk factors for ADRD in middle age. At least 1 in 3 cases of Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRDs) in the US are estimated to be associated with modifiable risk factors.
A new study evaluated risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) based on an individual’s gender, race, and ethnicity in the United States. ‘
The team assessed changes in risk factor prevalence over the past decade with differences between sex or race and ethnicity.
It is seen that higher modifiable risk factors in men and among American Indians & Alaska Natives, Blacks & Hispanics (any race) when compared with Asian i and Caucasian individuals.
These data suggest that modifiable risk factors for ADRD have changed over the past decade and depends on a person’s sex, race, and ethnicity, thus adjusting for current risk factor profiles.
Source: Medindia
