Parkinson’s : a disease that affects the whole body
More than 100,000 Canadians suffer from Parkinson’s disease, an incurable neurological disorder. — supplied photo
ALEXANDRA MONTMINY alexandra.montminy@eap.on.ca
increasingly important, especially in regions far from major cities. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological disorder, a disease that develops over a long period and that mainly attacks the movements of the body. The movement function in the brain is controlled by a chemical called dopamine, which serves as a transmission belt between the
especially in rural areas.” According to the coordinator, the use of pesticides in agricultural areas could significantly increase the risk of developing the disease. Several symptoms may begin to appear in the early stages of Parkinson’s. The most common symptoms include the appearance of several movement disorders that often
nervous system and the brain. Parkinson’s disease occurs when cells that produce this substance fail or die. “The main causes of the disease are age, genetics and head injuries,” said Ginette Trottier, coordinator for Parkinson Canada. “But what many don’t know is that environmental factors also play a big role in the development of Parkinson’s disease,
More than 100,000 Canadians suffer from Parkinson’s disease, an incurable neurological disorder. Experts predict that the number of Canadians suffering with the disease will double within 15 years. Resources are therefore becoming
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