Family history, perceived risk, and perceived threat of Alzheimer's disease among Latino residents of northern Manhattan.

Key Points

• To explore how family history influences perceived risk and threat of Alzheimer's disease in Latino communities.
• Survey conducted among Latino residents in northern Manhattan
• Assessment of family history related to Alzheimer's disease
• Analysis of perceived risk and threat levels
• Family history significantly impacts risk perceptions of Alzheimer's disease
• Stronger family histories correlate with increased perceived threat
• Emotional beliefs about Alzheimer's disease are heightened among those with a family history