The number of people Parkinson’s disease It could double by 2050, impacting 25 million people worldwide, according to a new study.
Researchers at Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, found that by 2050, it is expected to reach 267 cases per 100,000 people by 2050.
The most significant rise is expected among older people Over 80 years oldthey noted that cases are projected to increase by 196% by 2050.
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The survey results were published on BMJ earlier this month.
The Parkinson incident is expected to double by 2050, a new study found. (istock)
“To our knowledge, this study provides the first comprehensive forecast of global, regional and national prevalence. Parkinson’s disease Until 2050, researchers wrote.
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According to written studies, researchers have attempted to “exploitably target prevention and interventions by analyzing the future prevalence of Parkinson’s disease at the global, regional and national levels, by socioeconomic status, age and gender.
The most significant rise is expected among people over the age of 80, and is projected to increase by 196% by 2050.
To collect this data, researchers looked into the global burden of disease 2021. Health loss Caused by Parkinson’s disease in terms of demographics mentioned above.
“This provides a more recent and appropriate basis for predicting future prevalence of Parkinson’s disease than previous predictions,” the published study states.
Neurodegenerative diseases will ultimately outweigh cancer as the second leading cause of death, the World Health Organization predicts. (istock)
The World Health Organization estimates that it includes neurodegenerative diseases – Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease – By 2040 it will surpass cancer as the second leading cause of death in the world.
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Between 2021 and 2050, researchers predict that population aging, population growth and prevalence changes will contribute 89%, 20% and 3%, respectively, to an increase in the number of Parkinson’s cases around the world.
Studies show that population aging, population growth and changes in prevalence contribute to case spikes worldwide. (istock)
Men are expected to be more affected than women, and the male-female ratio with age-standardized prevalence increases from 1.46 in 2021 to 1.64 in 2050.
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The most common cases of Parkinson’s disease are projected to be in East Asia (10.9 million), followed by South Asia (6.8 million). The lowest was predicted to be in Oceania (11,000) and Australia (86,000).
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