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Alabama and Georgia have highest Alzheimer’s mortality rates in country, according to study
By Nicole Sanders,
1 day ago
( WRBL ) — Alzheimer’s Disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC . A study recently found the disease’s mortality rates are highest in Alabama and Georgia , as well as Mississippi, Washington and Arkansas.
Findings from a study by “Seniorly” found evidence of geographic influence, where overall, southeastern states saw the greatest dementia impact.
The study was conducted on adults 65 and up. You can find the more specific findings for Alabama and Georgia below.
Overall rank
Mortality rate
Experiencing worsening cognitive decline
Cognitive decline who have spoken with doctor
Need help with day-to-day activities due to decline
Average annual Medicaid costs
Growth in diagnoses from 2020 to 2023
AL
2
46.8
14.3
39.8
32.9
$9,635
14.6%
GA
7
44.5
12
43
27.1
$8,433
26.7%
Findings from Seniorly using data from CDC and Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association says dementia is the result of a combination of factors . Those can include age, genetics, and family history.
The disease is also associated with conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression. Smoking and binge drinking can increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to the association.
Dementia is not completely avoidable, but there are things you can do to lower your chances of developing it:
Exercise regularly (30 minutes per day)
Eat responsibly (Increasing Omega-3-fatty acids, reducing high cholesterol foods)
Exercise your brain (Learning new language, playing music, solving crosswords and sudoku)
Maintain relationships (Appears to be a correlation between socializing and lower dementia onset)
Sleep well (Good quality with minimal noise and disturbances, six to eight hours worth)
Moderate drinking (Unhealthy drinking habits can raise risk)
Reduce brain injury risk (Associated with increased risk for dementia)
Do not smoke (Can directly or indirectly increase risk)
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