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Dementia Rates Among U.S. Veterans: Southeast Faces Alarming Disparities

6/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Neurology uncovers alarming regional disparities in dementia rates among U.S. veterans aged 65 and older. The Southeast faces the highest incidence, with 14.0 cases per 1,000 person-years, while the Mid-Atlantic enjoys a lower rate of 11.2. Socioeconomic factors and healthcare quality play crucial roles in this troubling trend.

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Neurology uncovers alarming regional disparities in dementia rates among U.S. veterans aged 65 and older. The Southeast faces the highest incidence, with 14.0 cases per 1,000 person-years, while the Mid-Atlantic enjoys a lower rate of 11.2. Socioeconomic factors and healthcare quality play crucial roles in this troubling trend.