NIH R01 · 2024
Rhythm Experience and Africana Culture Trial (REACT)
Abstract African Americans are almost two times more likely than whites (i.e., Caucasians) to experience Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. For those over the age of 65, the prevalence of cognitive impairment is 8.8% in whites and 23.9% in African Americans. Even in the age range of 55-64, African Americans are 4 times more likely to experience cognitive impairment than their age-matched white counterparts. Increased risk of dementia among African Americans may be attributed to lower levels and quality of education, lower socioeconomic status (SES), and higher prevalence of vascular diseases, Type II diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, all of which are recognized as risk factors for…
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