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The Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association would like to thank Dr Stuart Neilson and Dr Frank Clifford Rose for permission to use the following extracts from their book. “Motor Neurone Disease” At Your Fingertips Guide”. Class Publishing (London) Ltd 2003 ISBN: 859590470. How long does diagnosis take? Who is at greatest risk of developing MND? What are the symptoms and how fast does MND progress? Are other members of my family likely to get MND too? Are there any drugs for treating MND? What are Stem Cells? Is it safe for me to continue regular exercise? Who is at greatest risk of developing MND? There is no definitive identifiable group at risk of developing MND. MND is most frequently found in the second half of life, especially those in the age group of 50-80 years. Whilst the diagnosis can be made in the late teens or young adulthood, only 10% of all new cases of MND occur under the age of 50 years; the most frequent age for diagnosis is closer to 70 years, 50% being diagnosed over the age of 70. Both women and men can develop it but, because women in general tend to live longer than men, there are more women in this older age group where MND is typically diagnosed.
Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association, 76 Firhill Road,, Glasgow, G20 7BA, Tel: 0141 945 1077, Fax: 0141 945 2578, email: The Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, number 217735. It is registered as a Scottish Charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), SCO 02662.

The Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association would like to thank Dr Stuart Neilson and Dr Frank Clifford Rose for permission to use the following extracts from their book. “Motor Neurone Disease” At Your Fingertips Guide”. Class Publishing (London) Ltd 2003 ISBN: 859590470.

Is it safe for me to continue regular exercise?

Who is at greatest risk of developing MND?

There is no definitive identifiable group at risk of developing MND. MND is most frequently found in the second half of life, especially those in the age group of 50-80 years. Whilst the diagnosis can be made in the late teens or young adulthood, only 10% of all new cases of MND occur under the age of 50 years; the most frequent age for diagnosis is closer to 70 years, 50% being diagnosed over the age of 70. Both women and men can develop it but, because women in general tend to live longer than men, there are more women in this older age group where MND is typically diagnosed.