Tulsa, Oklahoma — TThe Alzheimer's Association is raising awareness about health disparities among ethnic minorities, as African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as white Americans.
“Our goal is to touch every nook and cranny, regardless of race, nationality or age,” said Daniel Morrison, program director for the Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma Chapter. “We want to provide education to everyone.”
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he was working to understand why African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
“There's no reason. Our research team is working hard, and that's where our pilot study was born,” Morrison said.
She said through clinical research and new ideas, more data is available about Alzheimer's disease and dementia and how it affects different people.
“The new idea uses images of your pet, and the results can tell doctors what's going on in your brain, so doctors know where you are, what's going to happen, and which “We can understand the stages and how to provide appropriate care,” Morrison said.
She said that your scan data will not only be used to help you, but will also be used for their research. They especially seek the participation of people from minorities.
“The new ideas are aimed at everyone, but especially African Americans, Native Americans and Hispanics. We want to increase data from all nationalities,” Morrison said.
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