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New study finds stark differences in dementia diagnosis rates across US
Depending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO/Stocksy.
- Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according to a new study.
- In addition to geographic inequities, certain populations tend to be underdiagnosed, including Black and Hispanic individuals, and people aged 66-74.
- The problem is likely the result of a combination of complex overlapping factors.
Also refer to: Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds / https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/26/health/dementia-zip-code-wellness/index.html
Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children
The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.
https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/health-disease/2024/type-2-diabetes-children
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Frequent Childhood Relocations Linked to Higher Depression Rates in Later Life
When a child moves, they’re not just leaving behind a house; they’re leaving behind a whole ecosystem of social connections.
Should you get a PhD?
https://medium.com/@jpolak/should-you-get-a-phd-4806663cf380