Rate of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise: Women face greater risk

From: New Pittsburgh Courier | Date: August 26, 1998 | Copyright information

Rate of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise: Women face greater risk

Forgetting where you left your car keys is one thing, forgetting your child's name is another. For the millions of Americans with Alzheimer's disease, confusion and memory loss are all too real. Unfortunately, this devastating disease is increasing at an alarming rate--particularly in women.

Alzheimer's disease currently affects four million Americans and is one of the most common chronic diseases of older people. Since the risk of Alzheimer's disease increases dramatically with advancing age, women--who have a longer life ...

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