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Early Onset Diseases

Early onset diseases are on the rise. We explore reasons young people are being affected.

06/14/2018

Cycle of Health

Early Onset Diseases

Season 9 Episode 7 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Early onset diseases are on the rise. We explore reasons young people are being affected.

Some diseases are perceived to be affecting only seniors. However, diagnosis are increasing in a younger generation for these same diseases at a rapid rate. We learn more about early onset shingles, type 1 diabetes and Alzheimer's and about how symptoms are being recognized earlier and treatments are being developed for younger individuals.

06/14/2018

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Cycle of Health

Early Onset Diseases

Season 9 Episode 7 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Some diseases are perceived to be affecting only seniors. However, diagnosis are increasing in a younger generation for these same diseases at a rapid rate. We learn more about early onset shingles, type 1 diabetes and Alzheimer's and about how symptoms are being recognized earlier and treatments are being developed for younger individuals.

06/14/2018

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