Chapter 18, Problem 18QP

Summary Introduction

To describe: The probability and complications of determining heritability of Alzheimer disease in children of a mother who is diagnosed with Alzheimer disease.

Introduction: Alzheimer disease (AD) is a complex, progressive, and fatal neurodegenerative disease. The major factor for AD is age. Most of the populations of above 65 years of age are affected by AD. It starts with memory loss and leads to progressive dementia, abnormal speech, motor activity, and cognition impairment.