A Public Health Approach to Alzheimer's and Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and its prevalence is growing.  More than six million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s, but that number is expected to double by 2050.  This program highlights the growing focus of Alzheimer’s and dementia in public health; what causes memory loss; what the latest research shows in our fight against these conditions; what can be done to decrease one’s risk; what resources exist and what Iowa HHS is doing to help.

This presentation is being given by Greg Woods, MPH, Program Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Program Chronic, Congenital and Inherited Conditions Bureau, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services