Alzheimer’s is an autosomal recessive disease caused by a mutation in the ApoE-4 gene located on chromosome 19. Every sixty-six seconds an individual is struck by the disease. It currently affects approximately 2.4 million to 4.5 million Americans, (Alzheimer’s Association, 2017). The disease does not develop with only genetic mutation or age, there are other factors involved in development. The society and the environment an individual lives in has a big impact on the way they live or what health decisions they make. Since the minority is at stake, they do not have a fair chance opposed to those who have a greater amount money. The minority population, composed of Hispanics and African-Americans in today’s society, do not have access to health care: they need it to receive the correct treatment they deserve. Alzheimer’s disease is a profoundly extreme disease that takes the toll of thousands of people daily. Research is still being conducted to find more answers. Keywords: alzheimer’s disease, allele, factor, inequities, inequality Kaylah A.
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how education and the healthcare industry play a role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s patients.4/25/2017 Abstract
The research essay delves into the tragic life-changing disease of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is a progressive multifactorial disease of the brain, an irreversible steady loss of memory, judgment, and capability to function. Alzheimer’s is an autosomal recessive disease derived from a mutation in chromosome 19 in the APOE4 gene. The research topic discussed is how education and the healthcare industry play a role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s patients. The questions answered were on the basis of environmental risk factor, education, diagnosis, health disparities, inequity, genetic risk factors, prognosis, and ongoing research of the disease. This research did not contain any of my personal independent testing nor participants. The conclusion of the research is although Alzheimer's is a detrimental life altering disease; the treatment of the disease contains many unjust health inequalities. Community involvement and individual fortitude can eradicate the inequalities of Alzheimer’s through fundamental public awareness. Keywords: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, APOE4 gene, Presenile Dementia, and Senile dementia Awa L. Question of Health-
Why are women twice as likely to get Alzheimer's than men? Abstract- Alzheimer’s is a disease involving the brain. The risk progresses the older the person gets. Once they hit 65, every 10 years they are twice as likely to get Alzheimer’s. There are multiple conditions that can enhance the risk of Alzheimer’s. First off, the genetics side. The APOE-4 gene is the main offender (Sauer, A., 2015). It is an autosomal recessive trait that enhances the risk of Alzheimer’s significantly; however, it does not mean they will get Alzheimer’s if they have the gene. Alzheimer’s can not be directly inherited (Genetics Home Reference, 2013). Women are twice as likely to get Alzheimer’s (Sauer A., 2015). It is mostly due to the fact that they have a longer life expectancy (Scientific American, 2004). The individual’s choices also affects them. Poor diet, high blood pressure, and lack of sleep will also enhance the risk of Alzheimer’s. Food is critical to brain health so if their diet is not healthy it will make their brain worse (J. Wegerer, 2014). Poor diet will also lead to high blood pressure, and that can damage small vessels in the brain causing the disease (John Hopkins Medicine). Alzheimer’s should not be taken lightly. Sauer, A. (2015, August 11). Why is Alzheimer's More Likely in Women? Retrieved April 17, 2017, from http://www.alzheimers.net/8-12-15-why-is-alzheimers-more-likely-in-women/ Alzheimer disease - Genetics Home Reference. (2013, May). Retrieved April 19, 2017, from https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/alzheimer-disease#inheritance Why is life expectancy longer for women than it is for men? (2004, August 27). Retrieved April 19, 2017, from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-is-life-expectancy-lo/ Healthy Body. (n.d.). Retrieved April 19, 2017, from http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/healthy_aging/healthy_body/blood-pressure-and-alzheimers-risk-whats-the-connection Wegerer, J. (2014, May 22). Nutrition and Dementia: Foods That Increase Alzheimer's Risks. Retrieved April 19, 2017, from http://www.alzheimers.net/2014-01-02/foods-that-induce-memory-loss/ |
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