1. Huntington’s Chorea
By Alyce & Ryan

2. What is the cause of the disease
Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder. It is an inherited condition that is characterised by abnormal body movements.

3. Who does it usually affect
Huntington’s disease affects 1 in every people, regardless of ethnicity. Average age of onset is years.
But may start in childhood or adolescence in a 10% chance.
Every child of a parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the disease due to the genetic characteristic of disease transmission.

4. How many people have Huntington’s
5 million people around the world have Huntington's Disease.

5. What are the signs symptoms and treatment of this disease
Symptoms don’t usually appear until adulthood between the ages of years
There’s no cure for Huntington's and there is no definite known way to stop progression of this disorder.
Medications are given to control the symptoms and effects of Huntington's

6. Life expectancy
The average expectancy is about years after being diagnosed.