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What's the youngest age someone got dementia?

While dementia is most often associated with older adults, staggering medical reports and case studies show it can affect people much younger. Recent medical literature documented a probable Alzheimer's diagnosis in a teenager, which reveals what's the youngest age someone got dementia.

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Uncovering the Truth: Who is the youngest person to ever be diagnosed with dementia?

In 2023, a case study documented a 19-year-old as the youngest person to ever be diagnosed with dementia, specifically probable Alzheimer's disease, challenging the widespread perception of this condition as an ailment of old age. This rare and perplexing case has prompted a re-evaluation of our understanding of dementia's origins.

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