Research: By the Numbers
Around the globe, dementia affects an estimated 55 million people. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia.
Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by multiple factors? A study by the National Institute on Aging found that 47% of individuals with Alzheimer's disease also have high blood pressure.
Having two or more risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes increases the risk of dementia by 3-fold, including Alzheimer's disease.
A study in Neurology using advanced imaging techniques revealed microvascular damage (damage to tiny blood vessels) in 80% of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. These blood vessels are where the delivery of oxygen and nutrients and the removal of waste and harmful substances occurs with cells.