Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia?
A)Paul, who is wealthy and well educated
B)Rena, who completed college, though she has an average IQ
C)Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college
D)Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very young

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Studies have shown that lower levels of education are associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia. Therefore, Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very young, has the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia among the given options. Wealth and intelligence may be protective factors, but education level has been consistently linked to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia.

Which of the Following Individuals Has the Greatest Risk of Developing