Human Growth and Development / Unit 15 HGD 2151 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Dementia by Group
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The idea
Older Black Americans are about twice as likely, and older Hispanic Americans about one and a half times as likely, as older White Americans to have dementia.
In practice
Women making up most people with dementia, largely because they live longer.
Where people slip
The figures come from the Alzheimer's Association; researchers link the differences to health conditions and unequal access.
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