Myth or Fact: More men than women have HD
- katie8288
- Oct 6, 2024
- 1 min read
This is a persistent myth that has been circulating for decades. However, the truth is that HD affects men and women equally. The misconception likely stems from anecdotal experiences within families and, surprisingly, from early medical literature.
In fact, George Huntington himself, in his original 1872 description of the disease, stated, "I believe it is more common among men than women." This erroneous belief was carried through medical texts and neurology literature for many years. However, modern research has conclusively shown that HD is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning it affects both sexes equally.
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