Chemicals that are commonly used in adhesives, dry-cleaning solutions, carpet cleaners and paints may have a connection to the development of Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.
According to a press release, a strong connection between the commonly used chemicals, trichloroethylene (TCE), percholoroethylene (PERC) , and carbon tetrachloride(CCI4) and the development of Parkinson’s Disease was found in a study carried out by Drs. Samuel Goldman and Caroline Tanner of The Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, Ca.
Researchers interviewed a group of 99 twin pairs where one twin had Parkinson’s Disease and the other did not. The study found “a more than six-fold increased risk” for developing Parkinson’s in the subjects who had a history of occupational chemical exposure.
Over 50,000 new cases of Parkinson’s Disease are diagnosed each year, and close to 500,000 Americans have the disease, estimates the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, according to the press release. Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease include muscle stiffness, slowed movement, limb tremors, and speech impairment.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of a chemical exposure, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Sokolove Law today to learn about your options.