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Parkinson's Disease
Frequently Asked Questions
3. Who gets Parkinson's disease?
About 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each
year. The disease strikes about 50 percent more men than women. The
average age of onset is 60 years, and the risk of developing the
disease goes up with age. Parkinson's disease is also more common
in developed countries, possibly because of increased exposure to
pesticides or other toxins.
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