Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease? gender (slightly higher risk in women) advanced age long-term use of benzodiazepines all of the above
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The risk increases significantly after the age of 65. Secondly, gender can also be a risk factor. Studies have shown that women are slightly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men. Show more…
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