Dementia is a major public health burden, and determining its lifetime risk is essential to inform prevention strategies. In a large cohort study of adults, 42% of participants ≥55 years of age developed dementia by age 95. Lifetime dementia risk was highest among women and Black adults, highlighting the importance of addressing underlying inequalities.
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This is a summary of: Fang, M. et al. Lifetime risk and projected burden of dementia. Nat. Med. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03340-9 (2025).
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Differences in the lifetime risk and population burden of dementia. Nat Med (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03457-x
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