Addressing the Leading Causes of Death in Licking County
Alzheimer's Disease Deaths
Current Value
33.7
Definition
Deaths due to Alzheimer's Disease per 100,000 population
Story Behind the Curve
Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal form of dementia, is a public health problem. Licking County's rate of deaths due to Alzheimer's Disease is higher than the state and national rate. Ohio's rate for 2016 was 33.3 and US rate was 30.3.
Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths have increased over the past 16 years in every race, sex, and ethnicity category, and will most likely continue to increase as the population continues to age. More persons with Alzheimer’s disease are dying at home, and this means more caregivers are needed to care in the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease is very great.
What We Do
Partnerships
Clear Impact Suite is an easy-to-use, web-based software platform that helps your staff collaborate with external stakeholders and community partners by utilizing the combination of data collection, performance reporting, and program planning.