[Verified Answer]: We currently see Alzheimer’s disease causing…

We currently see Alzheimer’s disease causing more deaths than influenza and pneumonia. Ten years ago, we saw the opposite – what could account for the shift? a) There are fewer strains of inftuenza and pneumonia now. b) Fewer people are smoking, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. c) Public health has increased its focus on healthy lifestyle factors that can prevent influenza and pneumonia. d) There has been an increase in health promotion targeting youth, whereas Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects the elderly.