Age and family history are the best-understood risk factors for AD.
As you get older, your risk of developing AD increases. Nonetheless, developing Alzheimer's disease is not a normal aspect of the aging process. Having a close blood relative, such as a brother, sister, or parent who developed AD increases your risk for developing AD. Having certain combination of genes for proteins that appear to be abnormal in Alzheimer's disease also increases your risk.
Other risk factors that are not as well understood include:
Longstanding high blood pressure History of head trauma Female gender
Who is at highest risk for Alzheimer%27s disease ?
Age and family history are the best-understood risk factors for AD.
As you get older, your risk of developing AD increases. Nonetheless, developing Alzheimer's disease is not a normal aspect of the aging process. Having a close blood relative, such as a brother, sister, or parent who developed AD increases your risk for developing AD. Having certain combination of genes for proteins that appear to be abnormal in Alzheimer's disease also increases your risk.
Other risk factors that are not as well understood include:
Longstanding high blood pressure History of head trauma {{ORGANIZATION}} gender