What role does race play in Parkinson's?

What role does race play in Parkinson's?

Neal Hermanowicz (Director of the Movement Disorders Program) gives expert video advice on: What causes Parkinson's?; What role does race play in Parkinson's?; What is a 'parkinsonian personality'? and more...

It does appear that some races are more susceptible to getting Parkinson's Disease and this may reflect some of these genetic variations among races of the things that we discussed about the possibility of certain genes making it easier for certain people to get Parkinson's Disease. It is found worldwide. The disease is found worldwide. It may be found a bit more commonly in some locations than others but the influence of race still is being investigated as how it contributes to Parkinson's Disease.