Who is most likely to get Parkinson’s disease?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Who is most likely to get Parkinson’s disease?

Category: Causes

Parkinson’s disease most frequently occurs in adults age 60 and older, and it is roughly twice as common in men than in women. People with a family history of the disease also may be at increased risk.

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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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