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What are the causes of memory loss among young people?
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Depression?: Normal forgetfulness can occur due to preoccupation, lack of concentration or depression. If severe and recent other etiologies may be present.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Brain Injury: Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of memory loss among adolescent and young adults. Neurodegenerative causes of memory loss (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, stroke) are more rare this age group.
Answered 10/30/2016
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