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The number of millennials with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is surging, report finds

Between 2013 and 2017, early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses increased by 83% among commercially insured Americans aged 30 to 44, according to a report released by the health care insurer. That age group includes the oldest millennials.

Overall, early-onset diagnoses increased by 200% among commercially insured Americans between ages 30 to 64. That included a 50% jump among those 45 to 54 and by 40% for those aged 55 to 64.

The average patient was diagnosed at age 49.

“The results of this report are concerning, especially the increase in early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease among younger people,” Dr. Richard Snyder, chief medical officer for Independence Blue Cross, said in a statement.

What is happening, and why?
Sources here:

https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/reports/early-onset-dementia-alzheimers-disease-affecting-younger-american-adults?utm_source=prnw&utm_medium&utm_content&utm_campaign&utm_term&fbclid=IwAR2jcZ6IaPfkvd1_EA-ouNSwbRvuN00Dl0a_2RCt-Le_on-O2ySfHDauxzk

https://www.phillyvoice.com/millennials-early-onset-dementia-alzheimers/?fbclid=IwAR3quozSDTgbvzGviXaqeRjBeaXbg0TJ8ffgI04s9kRFpRbe_4rIPNC-M70