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Why does Alzheimer's disease typically affect older adults?
by meghanduffett, Sep 18, 2009 07:32PM
I understand the basics of Alzheimer's disease, but I am curious as to why it is typically found in older or elderly adults. I know that as we age our cells change and they can mutate or deteriorate. Since this can happen at any age, I am wondering why dementia disorders are less common in children and young adults. I mean, theorectically, a child could develop Alzheimer's disease, could they not?
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by margypops, Sep 19, 2009 08:53AM
Maybe it does and it is called something else, you may get a better answer on the expert/Doctor forum good Luck
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