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Resultant patient underreporting creates a major barrier to the benefits of detection; however, the extent of underreporting, its associated factors, and care implications remain understudied.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To compare underreporting of dementia diagnosis with that of other diagnosed conditions among persons with probable dementia (PWPD), identify associated patient and care delivery factors, and examine postdiagnosis care engagement and planning.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Design, Setting, and Participants<\/jats:title>\n This population-based cohort study used Medicare-linked survey data from 1998 to 2020. 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This underreporting far exceeded that of other diagnosed conditions (overall mean, 31%; arthritis: 17%; 95% CI, 15%-18%; hypertension: 23%; 95% CI, 21%-24%; diabetes: 39%; 95% CI, 37%-41%; depression: 46%; 95% CI, 43%-48%). Dementia underreporting was highest before HRS-defined onset (82%; 95% CI, 76%-87%) and remained high after onset. Patient and care delivery factors were associated with underreporting, such as living alone (OR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.27-2.13) and Medicare Advantage enrollment (OR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.52-0.89). 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