Neurology Advisor (8/4, Nye) reports a study found that the “lifetime risk for dementia is higher among women, Black adults, and apolipoprotein E4 (APOE ε4) allele carriers.” Study researchers “estimated a 42% lifetime risk of developing dementia between the ages of 55 and 95 years. The cumulative incidence from age 55 to 75 years remained low (3.9%) and increased substantially thereafter. Lifetime risk estimates were higher among women than men, at 48% vs 35%. Risk was also greater in Black adults than White adults, at 44% vs 41%.” Study results revealed that “dementia occurred earlier among Black adults than White adults. The median age at diagnosis was 79 years for Black adults and 81 years for White adults.” Researchers also found that “those carrying 2 or 1 copy of the APOE ε4 allele had risks of 59% and 48%, respectively, while those without APOE ε4 had a risk of 39%.” The study was published in Nature Medicine. (SOURCE: APA Headlines)