Cardio and cerebrovascular diseases risk among Alzheimer's disease patients and racial/ethnic disparities, based on Hawaii Medicare data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) are significant concerns among the elderly, sharing overlapping risk factors. Hawaii's unique demographic profile, characterized by its strong ethnic diversity, shows marked racial health disparities. For instance, the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) population is identified as a high-risk group for multiple health conditions, including CVD.

Objective

This study investigates the impact of AD on the risk of developing CVD, with a focus on racial influences, utilizing Hawaii Medicare data.

Methods

Employing nine years of longitudinal Hawaii Medicare data, this study identified elderly patients diagnosed with AD who subsequently developed heart failure (HF), ischemic heart d

SUBMITTER: Siriwardhana C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864236 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature