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MR JOSEPH GIBBONS wrote: > > Darwin Hawkins wrote wondering what caused PD before pesticides, > electromagnetic energy, etc. came along. To my knowledge, PD has not > "been with the human race for millennia". It's probably a result of > the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and the pollution that > it produced. It was at that time that James Parkinson described it in > England. Before that, people did not live long enough to get it, and > the more "natural" forms of pollution (poor sanitation) probably did > not cause PD. Thoughts, anyone? > Ann Gibbons CG for Joe 64/1 Very interesting question, as there have been recent attempts to identify PD in the pre-industrial era. I don't know about early medical literature, but a couple of old paintings show old subjects in suspiciously PD-like posture. I believe Dr. A. Lieberman is the leading authority on this subject. Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013