Trends and Disparities in Dementia- and Sepsis-related Mortality in Older Adults in the United States from 1999–2020 (P5-12.014)

Abdul Raheem Malik; Syeda Takreem Fatima; Abdullah Zaki; A H M E D Raza; Zain Shahzad; Ali Athar; Atika Tahir; Syed Hashim Ali Inam

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000212892

June 9, 2026Neurology

Trends and Disparities in Dementia- and Sepsis-related Mortality in Older Adults in the United States from 1999–2020 (P5-12.014)

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Key Points

The study examines differences in mortality rates from dementia and sepsis among older adults across the United States over two decades.
Observational design focusing on older adults aged 65 and above.
Assessment of demographic and regional disparities from 1999 to 2020.
Analysis of mortality data related to dementia and comorbid sepsis.
Increased mortality rates from dementia and sepsis were observed in specific demographics.
Significant regional disparities in mortality rates were identified.
Older adults with both dementia and sepsis experienced higher mortality compared to those with dementia alone.

Implication

Observational study assesses mortality trends in dementia and sepsis in older adults, indicating health disparities.

Abstract

This observational study aimed to assess demographic and regional disparities in mortality due to dementia and comorbid sepsis in older adults (≥65 years) in the United States from 1999 to 2020.

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Malik et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Trends and Disparities in Dementia- and Sepsis-related Mortality in Older Adults in the United States from 1999–2020 (P5-12.014)

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Trends and Disparities in Dementia- and Sepsis-related Mortality in Older Adults in the United States from 1999–2020 (P5-12.014)

Key Points

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Abstract

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