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.

• California Community Burden of Disease and Cost Engine (California Department of Public Health)
• Healthy People 2030: Dementias
• Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Way Forward
• Subjective Cognitive Decline – A Public Health Issue (CDC)
• Chronic Diseases and Cognitive Decline – A Public Health Issue (CDC)
• Our Path Forward: Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness (Final Recommendations of the California Task Force)
• California’s State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease
• California Department of Aging: Get Help Dealing with Memory Problems
• Alzheimer’s Association