Parkinson’s disease will affect 25 million people by 2050, study warns

Parkinson’s disease will affect 25 million people by 2050, study warns

Source: News-Medical.Net

Global Parkinson’s disease cases are projected to more than double to 25.2 million by 2050, driven largely by aging populations and socio-demographic factors. The sharpest increases are expected in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with men disproportionately affected.

A major new study forecasts that Parkinson’s disease will affect over 25 million people globally by 2050, urging immediate action to tackle the growing neurological health crisis.
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