Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is one of the leading causes of death in California. In 2021, it was the second leading cause of death among all California females, after COVID-19.
This indicator measures the dementia-related death rate among older adults. Check out the Health Reimagined Goal Page to explore dynamic visualizations and view more detailed data related to this topic.
To learn more about our data sources and methodologies, please see the Data Dashboard for Aging - About the Data Technical Guide.