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How may Huntington disease be said to be a common disorder?
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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.
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If a disease can be passed on from one person to another it is said to be?
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