2008 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures

@article{Association20082008AD,
  title={2008 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures},
  author={Alzheimer’s Association},
  journal={Alzheimer's \& Dementia},
  year={2008},
  volume={4},
  pages={110-133}
}
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