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Can alzheimer's occurs in young people such as 24 years of age?
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Yes but rare: Alzheimer's disease can present in young adults, but usually in patients with down's syndrome or some other genetic abnormality. The likelihood is extremely low, likely less than 1 in a million. Any young adult with alzheimer-like symptoms should undergo a full evaluation to rule out other causes.
Answered 11/11/2014
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No: This is a disease of the aged.
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