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Alzheimer's Cases to Double by 2060, Native Americans Affected
12/9/2025
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Story summary
- The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is about 7 million, and researchers project it will double by 2060.
- Researchers indicate Native Americans exhibit some of the highest rates of cognitive impairment and dementia, making this group challenging to study.
- Stephanie Sy visited Seattle to explore the reasons behind this trend.
