Can lifestyle factors cause Parkinson’s disease?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Can lifestyle factors cause Parkinson’s disease?

Category: Causes

The risk of Parkinson’s disease may be higher in people who have been exposed to certain chemicals — such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) — toxins, heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, and air pollution. People with a history of traumatic brain injury are also at increased risk of developing the disease.

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About the Author

Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.


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