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6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Genetics and family history, along with age, play a large part in a person’s individual risk for developing Alzheimer’s dementia.

Risk Reduction

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Public health can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's across the lifespan by promoting being physically active, quitting smoking, and being heart-healthy.

Causes and Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

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Researchers believe there is not a single cause of Alzheimer's disease. It likely develops from multiple factors, such as genetics, lifestyle and environment.

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

Data, Assessment, and Analysis

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Public health can use data and assessment to drive action, identify gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and caregivers.

BRFSS and Other Data Resources

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Find data on Alzheimer's, dementia and public health from BRFSS and other sources.

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