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Study: Alzheimer’s, dementia-related cases to double by 2060

According to the CDC, roughly five million Americans are currently impacted by Alzheimer's or related dementia, and that number is expected to skyrocket to nearly 14 million in upcoming decades.

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the number of people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias will more than double over the next forty years.

According to the CDC, roughly five million Americans are currently impacted by the disease. That number is expected to skyrocket to nearly 14 million in upcoming decades. And statistics show minorities will be among those hardest hit.

Dr. Jesse Corry, a neurologist with Allina Health, stopped by KARE 11 to explain what’s driving the increase and share steps people can take to help lower their risk.

For more information, including questions to ask your doctor about Alzheimer’s and Dementia, visit the Allina Health website.

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