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Does family history increase the risk of getting Alzheimers?

April 26, 2017Alzheimer family history increase risk

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Does family history increase the risk of getting Alzheimers?

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Family history is a risk factor. However, just because you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease does not mean you will definitely have Alzheimer’s disease. Approximately 5% or less of all cases are the result of a genetic factor passed on from one generation to another.