Prevalence of Parkinsonian Signs and Associated Mortality in a Community Population of Older People
Authors:
- Laurel A. BeckettLBLaurel A. Beckett
- Anne M. MurrayAMAnne M. Murray
- Kathleen M. ShannonKSKathleen M. Shannon
- Christopher G. GoetzCGChristopher G. Goetz
- David M. PilgrimDPDavid M. Pilgrim
- Denis A. EvansDEDenis A. Evans
Open Access
- 11 January 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 334 (2) , 71-76
Abstract
Older people frequently have signs of parkinsonism, but information about the prevalence of parkinsonism and mortality among those with the condition in the community is limited.Keywords
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