My Parkinson's Story: Genetics

Young onset of Parkinson's Disease (PD) -- is it hereditary?

Veterans who develop PD under the age of 45 years likely have a larger genetic component to their disease as compared with the older person who develops PD.

For those who have young-onset PD, it is not likely from a single gene but could be a combination of genetics and environmental exposure. Genetics in PD is still evolving and testing is not useful at this time. If done, it requires specific genetic counseling.
http://www.parkinsons.va.gov/patients.asp

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