In the 'Family History' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about Alzheimer's disease in family members:
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Alzheimer's Disease in close family members?
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"None / don't know" |
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"Probably in one family member" |
Alzheimer's in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Probably in more than one family member" |
Alzheimer's in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in one family member" |
Alzheimer's in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in more than one family member" |
Alzheimer's in family members |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Alzheimer's Disease |
By age 80, people with Alzheimer's disease in both parents had a 54% risk, 1.5 times the risk of Alzheimer's in people with just one affected parent, and 5 times the risk of people with two unaffected parents. |
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GLOSSARY
Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's)
A progressive disease of the middle-aged and elderly, characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain, leading to loss of mental functions such as memory and learning. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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