Is Parkinson’s disease fatal?

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Is Parkinson’s disease fatal?

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Parkinson’s disease itself is generally not fatal, but it can increase the risk of life-threatening problems like serious falls or pneumonia. Life expectancy for most people with Parkinson’s disease is comparable to the general population.

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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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