US EditionTaxi and Ambulance Drivers Show Lowest Alzheimer's Mortality Rates, Study Finds
- Taxi drivers and ambulance drivers had the lowest proportions of deaths attributed to Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by Anupam Jena, MD, PhD, of Harvard Medical School.
- Only 1.03% of taxi drivers and 0.74% of ambulance drivers died from Alzheimer's disease, which is significantly lower than the overall rate of 3.88%.
- The study analyzed nearly 9 million death certificates and included 443 occupations, showing taxi and ambulance drivers had the lowest rates after adjustments.
- The researchers noted the study was observational and does not establish causality, but suggests considering occupational effects on Alzheimer's mortality risk.
51 Articles
51 Articles
A new study published in the British Medical Journal reveals that people working in certain professions are less at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, without showing a formal causal link.
At least half of all dementia cases are diagnosed very late. A simple test can reduce suffering and misunderstandings. And it could even become part of prevention in the future.
People who make extensive use of their sense of direction in their job reduce their risk of Alzheimer's. A large analysis of death certificates from the USA now provides strong evidence of the medical connection.
According to a study, taxi drivers and ambulance drivers have the lowest Alzheimer's mortality rate of all professions. Researchers suspect that spatial and navigational work is related to the hippocampus. However, there are also limitations.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
