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Alzheimer's Disease Death Rate, Age 65 and older
| Value: |
149.0 deaths/100,000 population |
Measurement
Period: |
2008-2010 |
| Location: |
County : Miami-Dade |
| Comparison: |
FL State Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Older Adults & Aging
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Health / Mortality Data |
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the death rate per 100,000 population aged 65+ due to Alzheimer's disease. |
| Why this is important: According to the CDC, up to 5.1 million Americans aged 65 years and older have Alzheimer’s disease. These numbers are predicted to more than double by 2050 unless more effective ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease are found. |
| Technical Note: This indicator is compared with the Florida state value and is based on BRFSS survey data for the state of Florida. |
| Source: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics |
| URL of Source: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics... |
| URL of Data: http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/brfss.aspx |
| Maintained By: Health Council of South Florida |
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