Environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism: the Geoparkinson study

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Authors

Finlay Dick · University of Aberdeen

Giuseppe De Palma · University of Parma

Ahmad Ahmadi · Linköping University

Neil Scott · University of Aberdeen

Gordon Prescott · University of Aberdeen

J Bennett · University of Aberdeen

Sean Semple ·

Abstract

The association of pesticide exposure with Parkinson's disease suggests a causative role. Repeated traumatic loss of consciousness is associated with increased risk.

Topics & Keywords

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological disorders and treatments Alzheimer's disease research and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Volume 64, Issue 10, pp. 666-672

DOI: 10.1136/oem.2006.027003

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