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How do you get parkinson disease?

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It is believed to be a genetic condition in most cases. The people are born with he condition, but it does not develop recognizable symptoms until they are older.

In some cases, however, it has been associated with exposure to certain environmental toxins.

Some people have also developed Parkinsons conditions after experiencing head trauma.

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