Advocacy

Advocacy

Support critical Alzheimer's legislation For Researchers Relevant data for professionals on Alzheimer prevalence, mortality, caregiving and cost of care. New report 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures This report details the escalation of Alzheimer's, which currently impacts over 5 million Americans. Facts and Figures conveys the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, families, local and state government and the nation's healthcare system. Highlights from the report: African-Americans and Hispanics are at greater risk Key facts about Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer facts in each state The 2010 report includes data on: Prevalence Mortality Costs of Alzheimer care Caregiving Special report on race, ethnicity and Alzheimer's disease En Español: Reporte Especial: Raza, Etnicidad y la Enfermedad de Alzheimer View news release African-Americans and Hispanics are at greater risk The most significant new information coming from this year's report: African-Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's. African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's than whites, and Hispanics are about 1.5 times more likely than whites to develop the disease. Although there appears to be no known genetic factor for these differences, the report examines the impact of health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, conditions that are prevalent in the African-American and Hispanic communities and how these conditions also increase Alzheimer risk. Another interesting aspect explored is the fact that although African-Americans and Hispanics have a higher rate of Alzheimer's and dementia, they are less likely than whites to have a diagnosis. The report examines the implications of this later diagnosis on families and healthcare costs. Full report En Español: Reporte Especial: Raza, Etnicidad y la Enfermedad de Alzheimer Back to top Key facts about Alzheimer's disease 5.3 million people have Alzheimer's 172 billion dollars in annual costs 7th leading cause of death 10.9 million unpaid caregivers Alzheimer's disease mortality is on the rise With a rapidly aging baby boomer population, Alzheimer's will continue to impact more lives. From 2000-2006, Alzheimer's disease deaths increased 46.1 percent, while other selected causes of death decreased. Strategic investments in other diseases have resulted in declines in deaths, and we need to see the same type of investment for Alzheimer's. View full report. Source: Alzheimer's Association 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Back to top Facts in your state The 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report also contains data on the impact of this disease in every state across the nation. Click below to see the effect that Alzheimer's is having in your state.