Bloomberg (3/9, Meghjani, Peng) reports, “Signs of early-stage dementia are more common among some US minority groups, highlighting the need for monitoring and screening among Americans with less access to health care.” Nearly “17% of American Indians or Alaska Natives 45 years and older reported worsening memory loss, compared to nearly 10% among all Americans in the same age group, according to results of a telephone survey from the” CDC published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Also, “Hispanic and Latino adults had the second-highest rate at just over 11%.” Moreover, these “populations were less likely to speak with health-care professionals about concerns regarding memory loss or confusion than the US adult population overall, according to the” results.
Related Links:
— “Dementia Signs Among Some US Minority Groups Highlight Screening Need “Tanaz Meghjani and Ilena Peng, Bloomberg, March 9, 2023