Parkinson's disease epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
Incidence
The incidence of parkinson disease is 8 to 18.6 per 100,000 person-years.(84)
Prevalence
The prevalence of Parkinson disease is about 0.3% in 40 years old people and older. According to this prevalence currently we have 7.5 million people affected by this disease.(82_83)
Age
The prevalence of PD can rise with age. In 40 to 49 years old people the prevalence is 41 per 100,000 and in 80 years old and older people its 1900 per 100,000 people.(82)
Gender
Some studies suggest that men have a higher risk of developing Parkinson disease than women.(82_84_85)