In: Psychology
Who has the lowest risk for developing dementia in the next year?
a | ?Bonnie, a 70-year-old woman who recently had a stroke |
b | ?Cora, a 20-year-old woman who injured her head in a bicycle fall |
c | ?Arlene, an 85-year-old woman recovering from a hip fracture |
d |
Dora, a 35-year-old women who is being treated for alcohol dependence Can you explain your answer in detail as well? |
The risk factors for developing dementia includes,
Hence, all the individuals have some or the risk factors associated with dementia. The individual who is at least risk of developing dementia next year is Cora, because the type of head injury is not mentioned, and if she had a serious head injury then she would already had dementia due to head injury.
Answer. Option b. Cora, a 20-year-old woman who injured her head in a bicycle fall.