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The number of Medicare claims for Alzheimer's disease treatment grew by 250% during the 1990s, and is expected to increase by 300% over the next 10 years.
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Peck, Peggy. "Alzheimer's Disease Costs Expected to Triple: Sharpest increase seen among blacks". 19-Jul-2004. [ Permalink ]