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Huntington's Disease: Causes and Number

What causes Huntington's disease? 

Huntington's disease (HD) is hereditary. Children of a person with HD have a 50/50 chance of inheriting and ultimately developing the disease.

How common is Huntington's disease? 

Information about the incidence and prevalence of Huntington's disease is available in the ASHA report, Incidence and Prevalence of Speech, Voice, and Language Disorders in Adults in the United States.     

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