Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's dementia (AD) affects 6 million Europeans with 10% of people over age 65 and more than a quarter over 85. Given the steady aging of European societies, dementia and cognitive decline have developed into a major health problem with an enormous socioeconomic impact for patients, their...

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Other Authors: Zerr, Inga (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2013
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