Genetic factors have their greatest impact on Parkinson's disease in cases of:

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Early onset Parkinson's disease (PD) is typically defined as having symptoms before the age of 50. In these cases, genetic factors are known to play a larger role than in cases of late-onset PD. It is estimated that up to 10% of all PD cases have a genetic component, and the majority of these cases have an early onset. Therefore, genetic factors are most influential in cases of early onset PD.

Genetic Factors Have Their Greatest Impact on Parkinson's Disease in Cases