27th November 2015 -
Reference : Parkinsonism Related Disorders [2015] 21 (3) : 216-220 (M.Moccia, R.Erro, M.
Picillo, E.Vassallo, C.Vitale, K.Longo, M.Amboni, G.Santangelo, R.Palladino, A.Nardone,
M.Triassi, P.Barone, M.T.Pellecchia)
Complete abstract : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25547948
http://www.viartis.net/parkinsons.disease/news/151127.pdf mail@viartis.net
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Epidemiological studies previously reported a 60-70% reduced risk of Parkinson's Disease in
smokers as compared to non-smokers. However, relationships between former smoking and
Parkinson's Disease have been poorly investigated.
When assessed, current smokers were found to be far less
likely to have Parkinson's Disease. Former smokers were
found to be far more likely to develop Parkinson's Disease
than people who had never smoked. Around 44% of people
with Parkinson's Disease reported quitting smoking before
they were diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. The
average time for cessation was 9 years, with a range of 2 to
16 years. The most important reasons given by people with
Parkinson's Disease for quitting smoking were an illness
different from Parkinson's Disease (51%), and knowledge
of the harmful effects of smoking (47%).
The reduced prevalence of current smokers among people with Parkinson's Disease is
consistent with previous findings, suggesting a protective effect of smoking. However, it
could be due, at least in part, to the increased prevalence of former smokers among people
with Parkinson's Disease patients, that were more prone to quit smoking.
Complete abstract : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25547948
http://www.viartis.net/parkinsons.disease/news/151127.pdf mail@viartis.net
©2015 Viartis
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