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Dementia Cases Climb, but We Aren't Powerless Against It

A study from NYU Langone Health predicts a significant rise in dementia cases over the next several decades. However, research suggests that individuals can take action to reduce their risk. New data also links specific vaccinations to lower risk levels in certain populations.

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Recent projections indicate a doubling of annual dementia cases by 2060.

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  1. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060 Amid New Prevention Research

    A study from NYU Langone Health predicts a significant rise in dementia cases over the next several decades. However, research suggests that individuals can take action to reduce their risk. New data also links specific vaccinations to lower risk levels in certain populations.

    What's confirmed:

    • An NYU Langone Health study predicts one million Americans will develop dementia in 2060, compared to 514,000 in 2020.
    • Researchers estimate 42% of Americans over age 55 will eventually develop dementia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The shingles vaccine is linked to lower dementia risk for older adults in nursing care.
    • The FDA needs a regulatory pathway for vaccine-based dementia prevention trials.
    • Language and accumulated knowledge in the brain continue to grow after fast and flexible thinking abilities decline.
    confidence 80%