Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Incidence of Alzheimer's

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among people of African descent?

• A)The disease is more prominent in Africa than in African Americans in the United States.
• B)The disease is less prevalent in Africa,but in the United States African Americans exhibit higher rates than White Americans.
• C)The disease is more common among white people in Africa than black people in Africa.
• D)African Americans whose African ancestors showed no signs of dementia are more prone to show dementia in current generations.

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