Women may have a higher prevalence rate for Alzheimer's disease because

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Studies have shown that the gradual loss of estrogen during menopause may contribute to women having a higher prevalence rate for Alzheimer's disease. Estrogen has been shown to have a protective effect on the brain, and its decline may increase the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Lack of amyloid proteins and testosterone have not been linked to a higher prevalence rate for Alzheimer's disease, and no evidence suggests that women do not seek treatment for the disease at the same rate as men.

Women May Have a Higher Prevalence Rate for Alzheimer's Disease