More than 31,000 people aged 65 or older in Cuyahoga County have Alzheimer’s Disease, over 1,000 more than Franklin County and nearly double Hamilton County.
More than 31,000 people aged 65 or older in Cuyahoga County have Alzheimer’s Disease, 1,000 more than Franklin County and nearly double Hamilton County. CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cuyahoga County has the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in Ohio, with 13.4% of people aged 65 or older experiencing this form of dementia, according to new data released at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July.
Regionally, the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s is found in the eastern and southeastern parts of the United States. release. “Alzheimer’s dementia is a multifactorial disease involving several risk characteristics that interact with demographic risk factors and ultimately contribute to the prevalence.”
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