- Over 40% of adults may develop dementia after 55, with higher risks in women, Black adults, and carriers of APOE ε4 gene variant.
- Black adults and APOE ε4 carriers are diagnosed approximately 3 years earlier than their counterparts.
- Dementia incidence remains low between ages 55-75 but increases substantially after 75
- Women's higher lifetime risk is primarily due to greater longevity rather than inherent susceptibility.
- The study projects a significant increase in new dementia cases, particularly among Black adults.
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