12 Mar The importance of diversifying Alzheimer’s research

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By Emily Kwong and Jon Hamilton, NPR

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 6 million Americans and a disproportionate number are Black. NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton explains why Black Americans may be at higher risk, and how diversifying Alzheimer’s research could lead to a better understanding of the disease in Black Americans, and new treatments for everyone.