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Alzheimer's Disease

Causes and Risk Factors

Scientists do not yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease. There probably is not one single cause, but several factors that affect each person differently. Age is the most important known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The number of people with the disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65.
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Last reviewed: 12 March 2007
First published: 19 March 2002

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