Publications by authors named "Muhammad Mohtasham Shoaib"
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Dementia is a growing global healthcare challenge, impacting memory and social abilities while necessitating targeted interventions based on mortality trends and high-risk populations.
- An analysis of CDC WONDER data from 1999-2020 revealed over 4 million dementia-related deaths in the U.S., predominantly from Alzheimer's disease and unspecified dementia, with notable differences in mortality rates based on demographics and geography.
- The age-adjusted mortality rates showed a steep increase from 1999 to 2010, followed by a slower rise until 2020, with females and non-Hispanic whites experiencing the highest rates, while the lowest were found among non-Hispanic Asians or Pacific Islanders.
