Camp Lejeune veterans have 70% higher risk of Parkinson's, study finds.

A new study found that veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune had a 70% higher risk of Parkinson’s disease than veterans who served at a post across the country, possibly due to exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. TCE has been found in thousands of water sources and properties around the world and can raise the risk of cancer, affect the liver, and cause damage to the nervous system and brain. The study adds solid evidence that more needs to be done to prevent Parkinson’s by limiting exposure to TCE.