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One in Four Over 65s Suffer from Memory Loss

Nearly one in four of all Americans aged 65 and over may be suffering from memory loss and mild cognitive impairment, suggest results of a recent study. The study of 2,212 African-Americans revealed that 23% suffered from cognitive impairment, 26% of which developed Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia within 18-months.

Nearly one in four of all Americans aged 65 and over may be suffering from memory loss and mild cognitive impairment, suggest results of a recent study. The study of 2,212 African-Americans revealed that 23% suffered from cognitive impairment, 26% of which developed Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia within 18-months. Unsurprisingly, the study also found that the occurrence of cognitive impairment increases with age. Just 19% of people aged 64-75 were found to be affected by the disorder, compared to 28% of those aged 75-84, and 38% of those aged 85 and above.

SOURCE/REFERENCE: Reported by www.bio.com on the 13th November 2001

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