how old are most parkinsons patients

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shadow101

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Posted 12/10/2009 9:50 PM (GMT 0)

I heard that they have done more research and now people 25 and younger can get parkinsons is this true?

yekkimo

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Posted 12/14/2009 1:25 AM (GMT 0)

The American Parkinson's Disease Association has stated that 10-20% are dx'ed with pd before 50. 5% before 40 and a very small % in their 20's

Stella Marie

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Posted 12/21/2009 6:35 AM (GMT 0)

I was diagnosed in my mid-40's. Even though that is not rare, I still consider it young. Despite age of onset, progression plays a big factor too in disease management.

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