Breathe Project Reports

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Prevalence Differs by Appalachian Residence in Ohio

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Summary

Areas within the Appalachian region may have a greater burden of under-diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD). Study estimates the prevalence of ADRD in the Appalachian counties of Ohio in determining if differences exist by geographic location and across time among Medicare beneficiaries.