According to the most recent research, which of the following statements is true concerning ethnic background and the development of Alzheimer's disease of dementia?
A. Japanese, Nigerian, and Amish have lower rate of prevalence of the disorder.
B. Alzheimer's disease is found in roughly the same numbers across all ethnic groups.
C. Educated European ethnic groups have a lower rate of getting the disease.
D. Native Americans have a slightly higher rate of the disorder.
Answer: B
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