How old was the youngest person that got diagnosed with parkinson's disease?
12 yrs old
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What year was parkinson's disease discovered?
1817
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Who discovered parkinson's disease?
Dr. James Parkinson
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What is the ratio of people under 40 yrs old diagnosed with parkinson's?
1 in 20 people
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Say what one of the organizations does to help parkinson's disease.
American parkinson's disease association- is the nation's largest network dedicated to assist the more than 1 million Americans living with Parkinson's disease
The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program-is a leading treatment and research program for a variety of movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's foundation-makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure
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Name 3 organizations that help parkinson's.
parkinson's foundation, parkinson's disease and movement disorder program, american parkinson's disease association
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Name 3 methods of help.
Use medications that increase dopamine levels, aerobic exercises, physical therapy to help with balance, or if severe then surgery might be recommended
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Name 4 signs and symptoms of parkinson's disease.
tremors, slow movements, stiffness, off balance, or speech changes
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What is parkinson's disease?
A progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremors, imprecise movement, mostly affects middle-aged and elderly people. It is associated with degeneration of the brain and low dopamine levels.