Hayden M R, Ehrlich R, Parker H, Ferera S J
S Afr Med J. 1980 Aug 2;58(5):201-3.
The social implications of Huntington's chorea are serious and far-reaching, affecting all members of the family and the community as a whole. The relativly common occurrence of suicide and of major and minor crimes are cause for concern. The disease imposes a significant economic burden on both the family and society. The minimum direct cost to the state of a single affected prson with Huntington's chorea in South Africa is estimated at R23 000.
亨廷顿舞蹈症的社会影响严重且深远，影响着整个家庭和社区的所有成员。自杀以及轻重罪案相对频繁的发生令人担忧。这种疾病给家庭和社会都带来了巨大的经济负担。在南非，一名亨廷顿舞蹈症患者给国家造成的最低直接成本估计为23000兰特。
