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Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. It is the fifth-leading cause of death among those age 65 and older and a leading cause of disability and poor health. As the population of the United States ages, Alzheimer's is becoming a more common cause of death.
In general, SCA is a leading cause of death in adults in the U.S., resulting in an estimated >200,000 to 450,000 deaths each year, and accounts for 50% of all cardiovascular deaths. This wide range is a result of reporting differences for SCA and a lack of consistent definitions and epidemiologic methods.