Risk Factors
These factors increase your chance of developing HD. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:
- Family members with HD: Each person whose parent has HD has a 50% chance of inheriting the disorder.
- Age: Onset of symptoms on average range 35-50 years old, though a subset of juvenile cases occurs in people less than 20 years of age.
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