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Question 7 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for dementia?

Answer
A
vitamin deficiency
B
age of the individual
C
alcohol or drug abuse
D
having Down syndrome

Explanation

Age is a major risk factor for dementia, and alcohol or drug abuse can increase risk. People with Down syndrome also have an increased risk of developing certain forms of dementia. Vitamin deficiency is more often described as a potentially treatable cause of dementia-like symptoms, so the best answer is vitamin deficiency.

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