Number of people Parkinson’s disease A new study shows that it could double by 2050, affecting 25 million people worldwide.
Researchers from Capital Medical University in Beijing, China found that the prevalence of neuromotor disorder is expected to reach 267 per 100,000 people by 2050, a 76% increase from 2021.
People of age are expected to have the biggest rise 80 years old and aboveThey noted that cases are expected to increase by 196% by 2050.
The findings were published earlier this month in BMJ.
Parkinson’s case 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 ethnic prevalence rates Parkinson’s disease Until 2050,” the researchers wrote.
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According to the written study, researchers attempt to “efficiently target prevention and intervention” by analyzing future prevalence of Parkinson’s disease through socioeconomic status, age and gender.
The biggest growth is expected to increase among people aged 80 and older, with cases expected to grow by 196% by 2050.
To collect this data, the researchers looked at the global burden of disease in 2021, which was systematically quantified Health loss Caused by Parkinson in the above demographics.
“This provides a latest and appropriate basis for predicting the future prevalence of Parkinson’s disease than previous predictions,” the published study noted.
The World Health Organization predicts that neurodegenerative diseases will eventually become the second leading cause of death. (iStock)
World Health Organization estimates neurodegenerative diseases – including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s – By 2040, it will become the second leading cause of death in the world.
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Between 2021 and 2050, researchers predict that changes in population aging, population growth and prevalence will contribute 89%, 20%, and 3%, respectively, to increase the increase in Parkinson’s disease cases worldwide.
Research shows that globally, changes in population aging, population growth and prevalence will lead to this. (iStock)
Men are expected to be more affected than women, with the proportion of male-to-female prevalence increasing from 1.46 in 2021 to 1.64 in 2050.
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The maximum number of Parkinson’s cases is expected to be in East Asia (10.9 million), followed by South Asia (6.8 million). The lowest is expected to be located in Oceania (11,000) and Oceania (86,000).
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