Can Parkinson's disease affect younger people?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    While most people who develop Parkinson's are in their 50s or older, it can strike earlier. Experts estimate that about 10 percent of people with Parkinson's are younger than 40, although that percentage could be higher because symptoms are generally not identified as Parkinson's in younger people.
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