Alzheimer's disease:
A) is an insignificant factor in dementia in old age
B) is relatively common in persons under age 75 who are in independent living situations
C) afflicts about one-third of all people over age 85
D) is studied as thoroughly by sociologists as medical doctors

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Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia in old age and affects about one-third of all people over age 85. Option A is incorrect as Alzheimer's is a significant factor in dementia in old age. Option B is incorrect as Alzheimer's disease is more common in people over the age of 75. Option D is incorrect as Alzheimer's disease is primarily studied by medical doctors and researchers in the field of neurology.

Alzheimer's Disease