Alzheimer dementia among individuals with down syndrome

Alzheimer dementia among individuals with down syndrome
JAMA Network Open; Eric Rubenstein, PhD; Salina Tewolde, ScM; Amy Michals, MPH; Jennifer Weuve, ScD; Juan Fortea, MD; Matthew P. Fox, ScD; Marcia Pescador Jimenez, PhD; Ashley Scott, MPH; Yorghos Tripodis, PhD; Brian G. Skotko, MD; 9/24
In this cohort study of  ... adults with Down syndrome enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare between 2011 to 2019, 23.3% of adults had Alzheimer dementia diagnoses, and the mean age of death was 59.2 years. These findings suggest that Alzheimer dementia ... occurs at high rates ... among people with Down syndrome, and administrative claims data may offer valuable insights into improving care for this diverse population.