Journal of Parkinson s Disease· 2018Q1
The Emerging Evidence of the Parkinson Pandemic
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Parkinson disease cases have doubled globally to over 6 million since 1990 and are projected to exceed 12 million by 2040, driven by aging and industrialization.
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Key points
- Parkinson disease cases doubled to over 6 million globally between 1990 and 2015.
- The number of Parkinson's cases is projected to exceed 12 million by 2040.
- Factors driving this increase include aging, increased longevity, declining smoking rates, and industrialization.
- Parkinson's is described as a growing pandemic requiring novel approaches.
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Abstract
Neurological disorders are now the leading source of disability globally, and the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world is Parkinson disease. From 1990 to 2015, the number of people with Parkinson disease doubled to over 6 million. Driven principally by aging, this number is projected to double again to over 12 million by 2040. Additional factors, including increasing longevity, declining smoking rates, and increasing industrialization, could raise the burden to over 17 million. For most of human history, Parkinson has been a rare disorder. However, demography and the by-products of industrialization have now created a Parkinson pandemic that will require heightened activism, focused planning, and novel approaches.
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Field: Neurology (Medicine)
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