A march aimed at informing and raising public awareness about Huntington's disease was organized on Saturday, May 18 in Ayia Napa by the Cyprus Association for Huntington's Disease in cooperation with the Municipality of Ayia Napa.
The procession started from the Central Square of Ayia Napa, headed to the Port of the city and ended at the starting point. During the participants handed out leaflets to the guests of the premises.
It was also illuminated in its colors purple and blue the Medieval Monastery which will remain illuminated until May 26.
What is Huntington's Disease?
Huntington's Disease (Huntington's Disease, HD) is a genetic inherited neurodegenerative disorder, which gradually affects the physical, cognitive and emotional state of the person with the disease. In most cases, the first symptoms appear between the ages of 30 and 50, while less often they can appear at a younger or older age (in about 5-10% of cases the first symptoms appear at the age of less than 20 years (Juvenile HD) , while in a 10% after the age of 60).
The interdisciplinary approach, support and care by experts (genetic counselors, psychologists, neurologists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, etc.) can offer a better quality of life to families directly affected or from the Disease.