7 Alzheimer’s disparities that hit Black families hardest

Older Black Americans are roughly twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia as older white Americans, and they are diagnosed later, treated less and included in research far less. Each of those is a separate problem with a separate cause. Here’s the direct answer. Seven disparities shape Alzheimer’s in Black communities, including roughly […] The post 7 Alzheimer’s disparities that hit Black families hardest appeared first on Rolling Out.

7 Alzheimer’s disparities that hit Black families hardest

Older Black Americans are roughly twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia as older white Americans, and they are diagnosed later, treated less and included in research far less. Each of those is a separate problem with a separate cause. Here’s the direct answer. Seven disparities shape Alzheimer’s in Black communities, including roughly […]

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