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What is the youngest age for Alzheimer's disease?

In February 2023, the medical world was stunned by a case study from China, reporting a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in a 19-year-old, a startling case that redefines the youngest age for Alzheimer's. While Alzheimer's is typically associated with older age, this rare and puzzling case highlights that the condition can appear much earlier, often due to specific genetic factors.

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