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Do Asians have less dementia? Examining the Data and Cultural Factors

Recent landmark research has shown lower dementia incidence rates among Asian Americans compared to their white counterparts, though the overall picture is complex and nuanced. This disparity raises a critical question: **do Asians have less dementia** than other populations, and what specific factors contribute to this difference?

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What Ethnicity Lives the Longest and Why the Reasons Are Complex

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recent provisional data indicates that non-Hispanic Asian Americans have the longest life expectancy among ethnic groups in the United States. However, pinpointing what ethnicity lives the longest is not a matter of genetics alone, as numerous social and environmental factors significantly influence these outcomes. The complex reasons behind these disparities extend far beyond biological differences.

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