Healthy Aging Through the Senior Years (HATS) Study: A longitudinal cohort study of brain health and dementia among Black older adults in the United States.

Kerry M. Sheets, David S. Knopman, Ronald C. Petersen, Prashanthi Vemuri, Clarence Jones, Anne Murray

Berman Center for Outcomes and Clinical Research, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USABerman Center for Outcomes and Clinical Research, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA · pubmed

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Abstract

The higher prevalence and incidence of later life dementia among older Black Americans compared to older White Americans is incompletely understood and understudied. HATS is designed as a companion to the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging (MCSA) with a focus on identification of modifiable cardiovascular contributions to brain health among Black older adults living in urban areas in the upper Midwest.

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Research summary

The study addresses brain health and dementia among Black older adults, focusing on modifiable cardiovascular contributions, which can be seen as related to aging processes. However, it primarily investigates risk factors and does not delve into root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to understanding health disparities in aging populations, but the impact is limited to a specific demographic and does not present groundbreaking advancements in the broader field of longevity research.

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