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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[[2]]

Risk Factors

• Because Friedreich’s Ataxia is a genetic diseases transmitted by autosomal recessive pattern, the most potent risk factor in the development of Friedreich’s Ataxia is strong family history. Other risk factors are unknown.
• The risk factors for developing associated clinical conditions of Friedreich's ataxia include:
  • GAA1 length
  • Age of diagnosis