Alarming Rise in Dementia Cases Predicted by 2060

A recent study predicts a staggering increase in dementia cases in the US, projecting 1 million new cases annually by 2060 due to an aging population.

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A new study reveals that the lifetime risk of developing dementia for individuals over 55 may reach 42%, potentially doubling annual cases to 1 million by 2060. The research highlights disparities by age and race, with significant risks for Black Americans and women. The findings suggest that proactive lifestyle management could mitigate some risks and emphasize the urgent need for effective public health policies.

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The increase in both risk and the number of people living with dementia — which the researchers estimated will double by 2060 — is the result of people living longer than previous generations.
Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
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It’s a sobering number but there are steps people can take to reduce that risk, such as controlling high blood pressure and other bad-for-the-brain health problems.
Living longer can mean more dementia but there are ways to reduce the risk
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The findings from the new research highlight an “urgent need for policies that enhance healthy aging, with a focus on health equity.”
Dementia risk is rising in an aging US population. Cases are projected to double by 2060
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Spurred by an increase in life expectancy and a decline in birth rates, the rapid growth of the country’s aging population could potentially thwart current improvements, Coresh says.
Two in Five Americans Are at Lifetime Risk of Dementia after Age 55, Researchers Warn
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