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March 2, 2026Open Access

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

Eleanor J. Murphy John B. Wetmore María Cabán Karolynn Siegel Ruth Ottman

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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

Implication

Survey examines how family history affects Alzheimer's perceptions among Latino residents, suggesting significant emotional implications.

Abstract

Among Latino northern Manhattan residents, family history and family history impact beliefs strongly influence AD risk perceptions and AD threat.

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Murphy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cc4cd48f933b5eed7e81 https://doi.org/10.1002/dad2.70292

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