Some cases of Parkinson's disease are hereditary, but this is rare. This disease has been traced to different gene mutations. However, most cases of Parkinson's have an unknown cause. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. read more
The question as to whether Parkinson disease is hereditary is quite complicated. Researchers now think that about 7 or 8 percent of patients with PD have a direct genetic link. read more
Most cases of Parkinson disease probably result from a complex interaction of environmental and genetic factors. These cases are classified as sporadic and occur in people with no apparent history of the disorder in their family. read more
Parkinson’s disease may be either hereditary, meaning it is caused by genetic factors, or sporadic, meaning it iscaused by environmental factors. In most cases, Parkinson’s is not hereditary nor directly inherited, and only 15 to 25 percent of Parkinson’s patients have a family history. read more
In most cases, Parkinson’s is not hereditary nor directly inherited, and only 15 to 25 percent of Parkinson’s patients have a family history. In large population studies, researchers found that those with a family history of Parkinson’s have a 4 to 9 percent higher risk of developing disease than the general population. read more