______, the leading cause of dementia, rises from less than 4% of those age 65-74 to nearly half of those 85 or older.
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) Arteriosclerosis

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Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia and its prevalence increases with age. Less than 4% of individuals aged 65-74 have the disease, whereas nearly half of those aged 85 and older have Alzheimer's disease. Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis can cause neurological symptoms, but they are not typically associated with dementia. Arteriosclerosis, which is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries, can increase the risk of stroke and vascular dementia, but it is not the leading cause of dementia.

______, the Leading Cause of Dementia, Rises from Less Than