Abstract:Non-Hispanic Black (BL) individuals are ~2-times more likely to suffer from conditions including cognitive dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) – conditions which are among the fastest growing causes of morbidity and mortality in the US. The prevalence of ADRD is expected to double by 2060 with a more rapid increase in the BL (and Hispanic) population. Importantly, reduced vascular function, particularly in the cerebral circulation, contributes to elevated risk for and prevalence of… Show more
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