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Dr Nikhil Sharma
Queen Square Private Healthcare
Who is at risk of developing Motor Neurone Disease?
Motor Neurone Disease is a rare disorder that is more common amongst the elderly and females. It affects approximately 1 in 300 people says Dr Nikhil Sharma, a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square.
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So motor neurone disease is a rare disorder. It's thought to occur in approximately 1 in 300 people over their lifetime. It tends to be more common in males rather than in females, and it tends to occur later on in life.
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