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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Risk Factors
Risk factors for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis include:
  • Family history for ALS
  • Exposure to agricultural chemicals
  • Age over 40 years
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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