Which of the Following Statements About Dementia Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about dementia is FALSE?

• A) Globally, one new case of dementia is identified every 30 seconds.
• B) Worldwide, the cost of dementia is about $315 billion per year.
• C) More than 50% of the cases are of the Alzheimer's type.
• D) The rate of new cases doubles with every 5 years of age after age 75.

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