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National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia among older adults, affects parts of the brain that control thinking, remembering and making decisions. It can seriously impair a person's ability to complete daily activities. Learn more about Alzheimer's disease and factors that may increase or lessen your risk for getting the disease. It is estimated that as many as 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. Younger people may get Alzheimer's disease, but it is much less common than in older adults. The disease usually begins after age 60 and risk goes up with age. About 5 percent of men and women ages 65 to 74 have Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that nearly half of those age 85 and older may have the disease.
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- Vital Signs: HIV Infection, Testing, and Risk Behaviors among Youths—United States Transcript – November 27, 2012
- More than half of young HIV-infected Americans are not aware of their status Press Release – November 27, 2012
- New CDC Vital Signs: HIV Among Youth Digital Press Kit – November 27, 2012
- CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report: HIV Infection, Testing, and Risk Behaviors among Youths—United States Media Advisory – November 27, 2012
- Secondhand smoke inside airports puts air travelers and employees at risk Press Release – November 20, 2012
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CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report: HIV Infection, Testing, and Risk Behaviors among Youths—United States
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