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Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Double Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Reveals

4/3/2025

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Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods significantly heightens the risk of dementia, according to a recent study in Neurology. Researchers analyzed data from 6,781 Chicago participants, revealing that 22% in the most deprived areas developed Alzheimer’s, versus just 11% in better-off neighborhoods. This underscores the vital link between environment, health, and brain wellness.

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Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods significantly heightens the risk of dementia, according to a recent study in Neurology. Researchers analyzed data from 6,781 Chicago participants, revealing that 22% in the most deprived areas developed Alzheimer’s, versus just 11% in better-off neighborhoods. This underscores the vital link between environment, health, and brain wellness.