huntington's disease infographic

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Huntington's Disease 1 in 10,000 Americans Has HD Mood swings and depression Forgetfulness and impaired judgment Unsteady gait and involuntary movements Slurred speech and difficulty in swallowing Infographic by , Presentation Design Firm for HealthCare Speakers www.laserpointerpresentations.com Data Source: Huntington's Disease Society of America Symptoms Provided to you by An inherited brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of mental faculties and physical control And their children have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene Genetic Testing is available WHAT CAN I DO? DONATE: http://www.hdsa.org/how-you-can-help/donate/index.html Currently, there is no cure or treatment for HD. Huntington's Disease Society of America receives no federal funding, so donations are needed to continue to fund research and provide support to affected families. FUND RAISE: http://www.hdsa.org/how-you-can-help/events-calendar/index.html HDSA holds various events including walks, golfing events, dances and other awareness/funding rasing events. Check the online calendar to find one near you. Predictive: Before any symptoms arise Diagnostic: To confirm once symptoms start Prenatal: Various options for an untested but at risk parent-to-be

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Page 1: Huntington's Disease Infographic

Huntington's Disease

1 in 10,000 Americans Has HD

Mood swings and depression

Forgetfulness and impaired judgment

Unsteady gait and involuntary movements

Slurred speech and difficulty in swallowing

Infographic by , Presentation Design Firm for HealthCare Speakers www.laserpointerpresentations.com

Data Source: Huntington's Disease Society of America

Symptoms

Provided to you by

An inherited brain disorder

that results in the progressive loss

of mental faculties and physical control

And their children have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene

Genetic Testing is available

WHAT CAN I DO?DONATE: http://www.hdsa.org/how-you-can-help/donate/index.html Currently, there is no cure or treatment for HD. Huntington's Disease Society of America receives no federal funding, so donations are needed to continue to fund research and provide support to affected families.

FUND RAISE: http://www.hdsa.org/how-you-can-help/events-calendar/index.html HDSA holds various events including walks, golfing events, dances and other awareness/funding rasing events. Check the online calendar to find one near you.

Predictive: Before any symptoms arise Diagnostic: To confirm once symptoms start Prenatal: Various options for an untested but at risk parent-to-be