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	Reporter Kevin Niedermier

Alzheimer's Study to Help African American Community

Monday, May 21, 2007

The levels of Alzheimer's disease among African Americans can easily be lowered according to a Case Western Reserve University study. An educational program is being developed based on the finding of a comparison of Alzheimer's rates among Blacks in the United States, and Blacks living in Africa.

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