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Figure 12. SpecificLeadingCauses ofDeathAmongArizonaResidentMales, 65Years and
Older, 2002 2012
earlier stages of old age increases the likelihood of developingAlzheimer?s disease.While
cognitive decline is an inevitable outcome of the agingprocess,multiple health-related factors
includingnutrition, physical activity, and tobacco and alcohol use have been related to cognitive
decline (Alwin andHofer 2008). By focusingon the prevention of age-related cognitive decline
now, we can help to reduce the expense and difficultieswe certainlywill face as our population
ages.
