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How many and what type of people are likely to have the disorder Huntington disease?
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What are true statements about Huntington's Disease?
In the United States, about 1 in every 30,000 people has Huntington's Disease.
Graph showing how many people have huntington's disease?
graph of huntington disease
How often does huntington disease occur?
1 in 10,000 people have it, but a child of a person who has Huntington's disease, has a 50% chance of getting it. and 1-3% of people with no history of the disease get it.
What famous people have Huntington disease?
woody Gunthrie
How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
How may Huntington disease be said to be a common disorder?
Approximately 30,000 people in the United States are affected by HD, with another 150,000 at risk for developing this disorder. The frequency of HD is 4-7 cases per 100,000 persons.
What is the prognosis for people with Kennedy's disease?
Kennedy's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is slow in its progression. It is likely that individuals will become wheelchair bound during the later stages of the disease
How many people have Huntington's disease in the world?
5 million
Survival rate huntington disease?
There is no cure for Huntington's Disease at this time, and I know of no cases of spontaneous remission (disease just goes away) Survival rate is not an appropriate term. Some people live a long and productive life with Huntington's, some people are affected earlier or more profoundly. If you or a family member has Huntington's, please visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America- some very good information, and links to resources.
Why do people with huntington's disease exhibit different symptoms?
In simplest terms, people are different.
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
Famous people who have huntington disease?
Woody Guthrie, Jim "Catfish" Hunter.
