Citation

Jorm AF. Med. J. Aust. 1997; 167(8): 443-446.

Affiliation

National Health and Medical Research Centre Psychiatric Epidemiology Research Centre, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT. Anthony.Jorm@anu.edu.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Australian Medical Association, Publisher Australasian Medical Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9364167

Abstract

Only four risk factors for Alzheimer's disease can be regarded as confirmed--old age, family history of dementia, apo-E genotype and Down syndrome. Other disputed risk factors with some supporting evidence include ethnic group, head trauma and aluminium in drinking water. Possible protection factors, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, oestrogen replacement therapy and a high education level, are of great interest because they suggest possible preventive action.

Language: en