Balanced News: Black people are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than white people, CDC says

Black people in America are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are also less likely to receive a correct diagnosis and high-quality treatment, with the risk factors including heart disease, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, obesity and chronic stress. Black people are also less likely to receive medication to ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related disorders. Racism is trauma that can lead to increased stress, which can in turn cause health problems like inflammation, a risk factor for cognitive decline.