Alzheimer's disease among East Asians
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people across the globe.[1] It is also a topic of interest in the East Asian population, especially as the burden of disease increases due to aging and population growth.[2] The pathogenesis of AD between ethnic groups is different.[3] However, prior studies in AD pathology have focused primarily on populations of European ancestry and may not give adequate insight on the genetic, clinical, and biological differences found in East Asians with AD.[4] Gaps in knowledge regarding Alzheimer's disease in the East Asian population introduce serious barriers to screening, early prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and timely intervention.[4]