In 2009, an estimated 5.3 million adults in the United States had Alzheimer disease.How many Baby Boomers are projected to develop Alzheimer disease in their lifetime?

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According to the Alzheimer's Association, it is estimated that 1 in 9 people aged 65 and over (which includes many Baby Boomers who are currently reaching this age range) have Alzheimer's disease. With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, it is projected that by 2050, the number of people with Alzheimer's in the United States could reach as high as 16 million. Therefore, it is reasonable to estimate that around 10 million Baby Boomers may develop Alzheimer's disease in their lifetime.

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