What patient is most likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?
A) A 45-year-old woman
B) A 35-year-old man
C) A 55-year-old person of either gender
D) A 60-year-old man
D
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Although Parkinson's disease may affect people of any age, gender, or nationality, the frequency of the disease increases with age. This debilitating condition, which affects men more often than women, may be one of many chronic problems associated with aging.
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