Alzheimer's Disease Death Rate Increased Sharply in U.S. Between 1999 and 2014

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a marked increase in the rate of deaths attributed to Alzheimer's disease in the United States. The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, released recently, indicates that the death rate from Alzheimer's rose by 55% between 1999 and 2014.

Researchers analyzed mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System to track trends in Alzheimer's-related deaths. The report highlights the growing public health challenge posed by the neurodegenerative disease, which primarily affects older adults.