Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADOD) in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County has the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in Ohio (13.4%), affecting an estimated 31,500 adults aged 65 and older. Alzheimer’s disease was the 7th leading cause of death in the county, with 530 deaths in 2020.
Key insights:
- Mortality: Age-adjusted death rate has risen to 22.6 per 100,000, higher among females.
- Healthcare Impact: Average annual Medicare cost per beneficiary with ADOD is $32,815; hospitalization rate is 1 per 1,000 beneficiaries, and ED visits 3 per 1,000.
- Risk Factors: High prevalence of modifiable risks—36.7% hypertension, 37.3% obesity, 37.7% poor sleep, and 16.6% smoking.
- Healthy habits like exercise and proper diet can help reduce risk and improve brain health.
File Type:
pdf
File Size:
203 KB
Categories:
Data Analytics, Latest Reports and Publications, Reports & Publication
