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A new study reveals the regions of the U.S. with the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD): Miami-Dade County in Florida, Baltimore City in Maryland, and Bronx County in New York. The researchers noted two specific characteristics that may explain the higher prevalence in these counties: an older average age of populations and higher percentages of Black and Hispanic residents.

Three California counties were in the top 10 for number of cases, and one was No. 9 for percent prevalence.

For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer's disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

In Greene County, it's estimated that 10.1 to 11% of people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's.

About one in 10 Granite Staters over 65 has been diagnosed with the most common form of dementia, according to the first county-by-county research into the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease.

The first county-by-county research into the prevalence of Alzheimers disease shows that 9.7% to 10.4% of Granite Staters age 65 and older have been diagnosed with the most common type

Seniors living in the East and Southeast regions of the United States are most likely to have Alzheimers disease, according to new data shared at the Alzheimers Association International Conference and published Monday in the organizations journal.

About one in 10 Granite Staters over 65 has been diagnosed with the most common form of dementia, according to the first county-by-county research into the prevalence of Alzheimers disease.

In a first-ever look at Alzheimer's prevalence at a county level, researchers found that the Bronx was tied for the highest estimated rates, according to data

MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The Eastern and Southeastern United States have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer disease, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimers Association