Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Risk factors study of Clinically diagnosed Alzheimer‘s disease

Dr. Anil Sankhla, Dr. Pratima Chouhan

Abstract :

Introduction – Alzheimer‘s disease is most common neurodegenerative disease of old age. Determining risk factors for Alzheimer‘s disease may assist in identifying candidates for future prevention. Method and Material – We had studied 50 patients of clinically diagnosed Alzheimer‘s disease. A structured questionnare was administered to identify possible risk factors. All such risk factors were analysed. Results – Most patients were of late onset Alzheimer‘s disease. Females outnumbered men. Those having lower educational level, lower grade of principal occupation and sedentary lifestyle were common. Family history, diabetes and head injury were associated with Alzheimer‘s disease. Discussion –Alzheimer‘s disease should be searched in old age people, specially those having positive family history, diabetes and Head injury. Providing HRT, improving educational level and employment grade would help in reducing risk of Alzheimer‘s disease. Engaging people in physical exercise and cognitive stimulating activity would decrease chances of future Alzheimer‘s disease.

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RISK FACTORS STUDY OF CLINICALLY DIAGNOSED ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, Dr. Anil Sankhla, Dr. Pratima Chouhan PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-4 | April-2019

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