Can Alzheimer Be Prevented?


Ariogul S.

TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI, vol.28, no.6, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Alzheimer disease as the commonest form of dementia is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. Since it is basically an unreversible process, the preventive measures carry great importantance. Early diagnosis and even prevention of the Alzheimer Disease would be possible by evaluation of the pathogenesis and the risk factors. The studies showed a risk reduction by modification of risk factors like smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglisemia and by apropriate life style changes.