Risk Factors and Genetics

There are many risk factors for Parkinson Disease.  They are both genetic and environmental. 

They are as follows:

   
                                             http://img.medscape.com/fullsize/migrated/editorial/clinupdates/2003/2274/fig06.gif  Over the past 10 years researchers have identified a number of rare instances Parkinson's was found in a single genetic gene, that is LRRK2.  They are still researching this.   Some of the environmental factors include people who have worked closely with certain pesticides and herbicides these include:
          Farm workers
          People who live near where pesticides are used
          There are also new studies linking agent orange to Parkinson's

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 Some environmental factors are factory workers and welders

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