ALZHEIMER'S

DISEASE
By: Kenva Smith
 HYPOTHESIS
Each race and gender has the same
chances for developing
Alzheimer's Disease.
ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
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A form of dementia

A degenerative disease

First signs of the disease include a

gradual loss or reduction of
memory, cognition, and language.

Symptoms typically begin to

appear around the age of 50
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RISK AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Damaged
Inadequate
neurons in Poor oral health
nutrition
the brain

Genetics
Smoking
(APOE-e4 gene)
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Rankings
1. White
2. Black – American Indian
3. American Indian –
Hispanics
4. Asian Americans
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Rankings
1. White
2. Black
3. Hispanic – American
Indian
4. Asian American
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 CONCLUSION
❖ Affects more women than men
❖ Some races are more likely than others to get Alzheimer's
❖ Disparities, including lack of trust affected results amongst minorities
❖ Preventative measures include proper nutrition, good oral health, and
not smoking.
❖ More research is needed to identify why the rate for Alzheimer's
Disease is increasing exponentially compared to the past.