A 43-year-old member asked:
what ethnic group is most impacted by huntington's disease?
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Dr. Olav Jaren answered
19 years experience Neurology
HD ethnic: Any ethnic group can be affected by Huntingtons, but caucasians tend to be affected more than others. There are some exceptions also- small groups of people from South America and Africa have been shown to be at higher risk.
Answered on Mar 13, 2020
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