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Essay / Huntington Disease Research Papers - 627
According to "Med TV Huntington's Disease Affects", an estimated 3 out of 7 people per 100,000 people of European ancestry are affected by this disease. This disorder is less common in other populations, such as: Japanese and African Americans. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder in which its symptoms, including behavioral disturbances, hallucinations and irritability, can only be reduced through treatment. As time passes, the person with Huntington's disease loses control of their personal thoughts. Childhood is the time when Huntington's disease appears early. People with adult onset are people between 30 and 40 years old. The average lifespan of a person with Huntington's disease is 10 to 20 years. Many aspects of this disease are important to professionals looking for new treatments and possible cures. Huntington's disease has been around for centuries and affects many people. According to "Learn Genetics", the disease is named after Dr. George who first described it in 1872. It was Dr. George's presentations on the disease that gave the idea....