Mortality trends and disparities in older U.S. adults with coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Alzheimer’s disease, 1999—2023
Objective: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are leading causes of death among older adults. Their coexistence complicates clinical management and increases disease burden; however, long-term national mortality trends for this comorbidity remain poorly characterized. Methodology:...