Alzheimer's Disease
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Facts about Alzheimer's disease:
Alzheimer's disease is rare in those who are less than 60 years old.
Alzheimer's disease affects about 1 out of 10 people who are over 65 years old.
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Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors
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Brain disease
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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