Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 110-133 , March 2008

2008 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Katie Maslow. Tel.: 202-638-8667; Fax: 866-864-8277.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2008.02.005

Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 110-133 , March 2008

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