• Parkinson's Disease Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Because the exact cause of Parkinson's Disease is not known, certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering it, like:

  • Family history of Parkinson's disease
  • Head trauma, illnesses, exposure to toxins
  • Age above 60 years
  • Males have 50% higher chance of developing the disease than females.
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