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Neurology's Peter Whitehouse examines new study that estimates risk of lifetime dementia

MEDIA | January 15, 2025
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Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
NBC NewsPeter Whitehouse, professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed a new study that estimates the lifetime dementia risk at 42%, significantly higher than past figures. Whitehouse noted improved diagnoses may partly explain the rise. “If more cases are identified, we can better understand and address this growing health challenge,” he said.