I have posted before that I have Parkinson's disease (P.D.). I recently found out that my sister's brother-in-law also has it. He served as an M.P. in Korea about 1968-1972, exactly where I never heard. . Has anyone heard anything about the incidence of P.D. in GIs that served in Korea? There is a history of P.D. in his family, his mother and his mother's father. What is the incidence of P.D. in the general population in Cambodia-Laos-Viet Nam area? Don't recall anyone raising that subject.
exact cause unknown risk factors include genetics certain pesticides head injuries folks that were in Cambodia-Laos-Viet Nam during the war may have been exposed to pesticides about folks in Korea PD was described in detail by an English Doctor in 1817 long before modern day pesticides existed. Prior to the invention of modern pesticides the major risk factors would have been genetics, environmental causes that are *not* related to modern pesticides and head injuries.
There has been some research done with regards to Korean vets serving in Vietnam... VA site indicates that Parkinson's may be a claimable ilness for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange (and possibly other herbicides) YMMV Parkinson's Disease and Agent Orange - Public Health For Veterans and Family - Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers VA Disability Compensation for Veterans with Parkinson’s | APDA A sampling of resources for vets with Parkinson's disease ralated to their military service. Resources for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease Veterans Benefits How to Win Disability Benefits with Parkinson’s Disease How MJFF Advocates for the 80,000 U.S. Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease How does the VA rate Veterans Parkinson's Disease?