Study Finds Rising Cognitive Struggles Among Younger U.S. Adults
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A growing number of American adults, particularly those under 40, report difficulties with memory, focus, and decision-making, according to a new study published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, ScienceDaily reported.<\/p>\n
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine analyzed data from more than 4.5 million annual surveys conducted between 2013 and 2023, excluding individuals with depression and responses from 2020.<\/p>\n
The share of adults reporting cognitive challenges rose from 5.3% to 7.4% over the decade, with the steepest increase among those under 40, where rates nearly doubled to 9.7%. In contrast, adults over 70 showed a slight decline.<\/p>\n
The study linked higher rates of cognitive difficulties to lower income and education levels, with prevalence reaching 12.6% among those earning under $35,000 annually and 14.3% among adults without a high school diploma. Racial and ethnic disparities were also evident, with the highest prevalence among American Indian and Alaska Native adults. <\/p>\n
Lead author Dr. Adam de Havenon said the findings highlight the need to address social and economic factors contributing to declining cognitive health, warning that the trend could have long-term implications for workforce productivity and public health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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