Dementia is more prevalent in rural areas than towns and cities, study finds

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Dementia is more common in those living in rural areas than in senior citizens who live in suburbs and cities, according to a new study.

Researchers found that Americans who live in urban areas tend to be healthier than people living in rural settings due to better access to healthcare.

But they also found that higher levels of education has helped to slow the decline of brain functions among those aged 55 and older in rural communities. 

While the disparity has been investigated for more than a decade, researchers have conducted the first nationally representative study to find that dementia and cognitive impairment have consistently been more prevalent among rural dwelling seniors and stressed a need for healthcare equality.

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