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Can exposure to environmental toxins be linked to Parkinson's disease? RBWH Neurologist Dr Robert explains. 🧠

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related degenerative brain disease, affecting around 1 in 50 people over 60.

Dr Robert says that research shows a growing connection between environmental toxins and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s.

“Factors like pesticides, metals like manganese, solvents, and organic pollutants could elevate risk for those exposed but pinpointing a single cause is challenging,” he said.

“Most cases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposure, and other influences."
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Can exposure to environmental toxins be linked to Parkinsons disease? RBWH Neurologist Dr Robert explains. 🧠

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related degenerative brain disease, affecting around 1 in 50 people over 60.

Dr Robert says that research shows a growing connection between environmental toxins and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s.

“Factors like pesticides, metals like manganese, solvents, and organic pollutants could elevate risk for those exposed but pinpointing a single cause is challenging,” he said. 

“Most cases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposure, and other influences.
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Can exposure to environmental toxins be linked to Parkinson's disease? RBWH Neurologist Dr Robert explains. 🧠

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related degenerative brain disease, affecting around 1 in 50 people over 60.

Dr Robert says that research shows a growing connection between environmental toxins and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s.

“Factors like pesticides, metals like manganese, solvents, and organic pollutants could elevate risk for those exposed but pinpointing a single cause is challenging,” he said. 

“Most cases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposure, and other influences."

Can exposure to environmental toxins be linked to Parkinson`s disease? RBWH Neurologist Dr Robert explains. 🧠

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related degenerative brain disease, affecting around 1 in 50 people over 60.

Dr Robert says that research shows a growing connection between environmental toxins and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s.

“Factors like pesticides, metals like manganese, solvents, and organic pollutants could elevate risk for those exposed but pinpointing a single cause is challenging,” he said.

“Most cases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposure, and other influences."
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