The Overlapping Burden of Vascular Dementia and Cerebrovascular Diseases: Alarming Mortality Trends Across 25 Years (P8-13.006)

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate mortality trends and disparities related to vascular dementia and cerebrovascular diseases in the US over 25 years.
• Analyzed mortality data from the US geriatric population from 2005 to 2023.
• Identified trends and disparities in vascular dementia and cerebrovascular disease mortality.
• Utilized statistical methods to assess the significance of findings.
• Observed a significant increase in mortality rates due to vascular dementia and cerebrovascular diseases from 2005 to 2023.
• Noted disparities in mortality rates among different demographic groups.
• Identified alarming trends suggesting a growing health burden in the geriatric population.