7 Modifiable Risk Factors Contributing to Alzheimer's Disease

1. Physical inactivity (21% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)
2. Depression (15% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)
3. Smoking (11% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)
4. Mid-life hypertension (8% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)
5. Mid-life obesity (7% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)
6. Low education (7% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)
7. Diabetes (3% of U.S. cases potentially attributable to this factor)

Source: Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011/Alzheimer's Association Press Release
Source URL: http://www.alz.org/aaic/tuesday_1230amCT_news_release_riskfa...

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