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Cognitive Disabilities Surge Among U.S. Adults: Study Reveals

9/25/2025

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The study shows a rise in cognitive disabilities among U.S. adults, from 5.1% in 2013 to 9.7% in 2023.
Researchers analyzed over 4.5 million Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey responses.
The rise is greatest among younger adults with lower education and income.
Adults without a high school diploma rose from 11.1% to 14.3%.

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Story summary

The study shows a rise in cognitive disabilities among U.S. adults, from 5.1% in 2013 to 9.7% in 2023.
Researchers analyzed over 4.5 million Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey responses.
The rise is greatest among younger adults with lower education and income.
Adults without a high school diploma rose from 11.1% to 14.3%.