The relationship of APOE genotype to cognitive functioning in older African-American and Caucasian community residents

Authors :: Fillenbaum, Gerda G.
Landerman, L. Richard
Blazer, Dan G.
Saunders, Ann M.
Harris, Tamara B.
Launer, Lenore J.
Source :: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Sept, 2001, Vol. 49 Issue 9, p1148, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Research indicates that apolipoprotein E(4) is modestly related to declines in cognitive functioning and to poorer overall cognitive functioning in a study of African Americans and Caucasians aged 65 and older. These findings did not differ with either age or race.

Subjects :: Apolipoproteins -- Health aspects
Health and race -- Research
Cognition in old age -- Research
Health
Seniors

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