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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Alzheimer's Disease
Measurement Period: 2017-2021
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted death rate per 100,000 population due to Alzheimer's disease.
Why is this important?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among older people. It is a progressive and irreversible disease that impairs memory and affects thinking and behavior, to the point of eventually interfering with daily tasks. The greatest risk factor currently known is increasing age. After age 65, the likelihood of developing the disease doubles every five years; the risk is nearly 50% after age 85. Alzheimer's imposes heavy emotional and financial burdens on families. While there is currently no cure, there are treatments that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's and improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
24.6
deaths/ 100,000 population
Source:
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health
Measurement period: 2017-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: November 2023
Measurement period: 2017-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: November 2023
Filter(s) for this location: State: Delaware
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Data Source
- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Older Adults, Health / Mortality Data, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Outcomes, Adults, Older Adults