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Examination of race and gender differences in predictors of neuropsychological decline and development of Alzheimer's disease.
The Clinical neuropsychologist - 1 Feb 2022
Johnson Ellen E H, Alexander Claire, Lee Grace J, Angers Kaley, Ndiaye Diarra, Suhr Julie
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ObjectiveBlack adults are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) at higher rates than White adults. Biopsychosocial risk factors that differentially affect individuals by race, including health, education, and APOE e4, may explain these findings. Some research suggests that the risk for AD associated with the APOE e4 allele may differ by race. Gender differences in AD have also been identified but remain...
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