Alzheimer disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, and is set to rise in prevalence with the growth in the global elderly population. Here, Reitz and colleagues provide a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of AD epidemiology. The authors also examine the diagnostic criteria for this disease, and discuss the use of various biomarkers to improve the accuracy of AD detection and risk prediction.
- Christiane Reitz
- Carol Brayne
- Richard Mayeux