What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

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You’ve heard of Parkinson’s disease but you may not know exactly what it is. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that causes a loss and degeneration of neurons.

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In this video, shared by khanacademymedicine in 2015, watch a drawn explanation of what Parkinson’s disease is, what it does to the body, its symptoms and causes and its risk factors. It also discusses possible treatment options.

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