Neurology study says rising “cognitive disability” difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in adults 18 to 39 years old

Cognitive struggles are climbing across the U.S., especially among young and economically disadvantaged adults. Rates of self-reported cognitive disability nearly doubled in people under 40 between 2013 and 2023. Researchers suspect social and economic inequality plays a major role and are urging further study to understand the trend’s causes and long-term impact.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102011158.htm

White young adults showed the most dramatic rise — up 118%, according to the American Academy of Neurology

https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/24/growing-number-us-adults-report-cognitive-disability