National Mortality Trend in Neurodegenerative Diseases involving Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Basal Ganglia Degeneration: A CDC WONDER Analysis, 1999–2020. (P7-20.007)
Key Points
Evaluate U.S. mortality trends related to neurodegenerative diseases from 1999 to 2020.
Analysis of mortality data using CDC WONDER database
Focus on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and basal ganglia degeneration
Comparison of trends over the two-decade span
Identified significant trends in mortality rates for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Showed variations in mortality rates over the years
Insights suggest changes in health policy and public health interventions may be needed
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate U.S. mortality trends in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and basal ganglia degeneration from 1999 to 2020.