Alzheimer's Disease Awareness: Genetics & Family History

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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness: Genetics & Family History

CDC information: September is World Alzheimer's Month- Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease include genetics

CDC report: 2013-2018 Road Map- The Healthy Brain Initiative

Alzheimer's disease genetics fact sheet, from the National Institute on Aging

Did you know? 1621 genes have been reported in relation to risk or outcomes of Alzheimer's disease, including 155 genomewide association studies? ApoE is the most commonly reported gene. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator

Find out what genetic conditions and tests are associated with Alzheimer’s disease, NIH Genetic Testing Registry

Is Alzheimer's disease genetic? WebMD, July 2014 

Alzheimer's genes: Are you at risk? Several genes have been associated with Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed, Mayo Clinic

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