Who is at risk to develop Parkinsons disease?

Answer 1

Huntington's disease (or Huntington's chorea) is a neurological disorder that is caused by a faulty gene on chromosome number 4. As such, it can not be caught, but can only be passed from parents to children. A person who has a parent with HD has a 50%-50% chance of inheriting the gene. Anyone who does inherit the faulty gene will develop HD at some point in their lives. At this time, there is no cure.

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Answer 2

anybody can be prone to this disease bt it has been studied that people using ibuprofen regularly do not have this disease.

also ppl usin anti psychotics basically for so called "eternal peace" wit oneself are most at risk.

genetic factors plaay an important role.

so basically any unfortunate person can acquire the disease!

Answer 3

People with the LRRK2 gene mutation are at greatest risk of developing Parkinson's disease (30-70% lifetime risk) but it can occur in anyone. There are almost certainly other genes that are involved in developing Parkinson's disease as well as some lifestyle choices that may affect it but these are not as well characterised.

It has been suggested that keeping active (physically and mentally) in later life may offer some protection as may drinking coffee.

Answer 4

the elderly are usually the ones who develop parkinsons disease and in very rare case some adults have developed minor cases