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Living near dry cleaners linked to increased likelihood of Parkinson's disease
People living near dry cleaners may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new nationwide study led by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.
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A study published as an unedited manuscript in *npj Parkinson's Disease* examined Medicare records of nearly 19 million older adults in the United States. Researchers found that residents living within about 500 feet (152 meters) of a dry cleaner had a 14 % higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared with those living farther away.
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