United States: Deaths from Alzheimer's Disease Soaring

"Deaths from Alzheimer's disease are increasing at an alarming rate. Over the last decade there has been a 68% rise in mortality linked to dementia. Alzheimer's disease is now the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. Dementia often leads to swallowing problems. This in turn can cause a person to inhale food or beverages and develop pneumonia. Immobility can also lead to blood clots. Malnutrition is another common outcome, making people more susceptible to complications from infection.

"There are no effective treatments to prevent or significantly delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Recent drug studies have been disappointing."  (People's Pharmacy, 21 March 2013.)

Here is a current article from the Alzheimer’s Association.  See also other posts on Alzheimer's which discuss suspected causes and ways to prevent the disease.  These include limiting cell phone use!

2013 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures 
Alzheimer's Associaiton
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