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To determine: The way in which information regarding gene markers and its use in testing for risks of AD be useful to people.
Introduction: Alzheimer is a neurological disorder. It is a progressive disorder of the brain in which, the neurons and neurotransmitters slowly damage. It results in memory loss of the person. People above the age of 65 are the major sufferers from this disease.
To determine: Whether an individual be concerned about the psychological consequences of a person knowing that he/she has a risk of AD
Introduction: Alzheimer is a neurological disorder. It is a progressive disorder of the brain in which, the neurons and neurotransmitters slowly start disrupting. It results in memory loss of the person. People above the age of 65 are the major sufferers from this disease.
To determine: Whether an individual wants to know that he/she has a risk of AD
Introduction: Alzheimer is a neurological disorder. It is a progressive disorder of the brain in which, the neurons and neurotransmitters slowly start disrupting. It results in memory loss of the person. People above the age of 65 are the major sufferers from this disease.
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