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Parkinson Disease in Twins,An Etiologic Study
JAMA 281:341-346,376, Tanner,C.M.,et al, 1999
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Article Abstract
The similarity in concordance overall indicates that genetic factors do not play a major role in causing typical PD. No genetic compound is evident when the disease begins after age 50 years. However, genetic factors appear to be important when the disease begins at or before 50 years.
 
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