Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in the United States
Published: August 18, 2025
- In 2020 in the U.S., about 5.8 million people were living with dementia and it is expected that by 2026, this number will increase to 13.9 million, accounting for 3.3% of the population.
- Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) are common and may be the most preventable cause of clinically significant cognitive decline.
- This statement highlights how population health approaches to reduce VCID would benefit millions of Americans.
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