True number of people living with Huntington's disease gene in Northern Scotland determined

Scientists reveal UK area hit hardest by brain disease that causes organ 'to decay over time'

Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington's disease in the world, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.The region's prevalence rate stands at 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000.For the first time in 35 years, scientists have accurately quantified the number of people living in the region carrying the gene that causes the condition.The study, publi…

True number of people living with Huntington's disease gene in Northern Scotland determined

The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington's disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen in partnership with NHS Grampian.

One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in Scotland

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One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study

The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people.

“Most people at risk of developing Huntington’s disease in Scotland have not had a test.”

The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington’s disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen. The research used NHS family-based records to find that there are more than 160 adults living in the area who have […]