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The Emerging Evidence of the Parkinson Pandemic
E Ray Dorsey1, Todd Sherer2, Michael S Okun3
1Department of Neurology and Center for Health+Technology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
Journal of Parkinson'S Disease
|December 26, 2018
Summary
Parkinson disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder, with cases doubling from 1990-2015. Projections indicate a further doubling by 2040, necessitating urgent action.
Area of Science:
- Global epidemiology
- Neurological disorders
- Public health
Background:
- Neurological disorders are the leading cause of global disability.
- Parkinson disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurological disorder worldwide.
- PD prevalence doubled to over 6 million between 1990 and 2015.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the current and projected global burden of Parkinson disease.
- To identify key demographic and environmental drivers of PD prevalence.
- To highlight the need for proactive strategies to address the growing PD pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of global epidemiological data on Parkinson disease.
- Projection modeling based on demographic trends (aging, longevity).
- Assessment of factors contributing to PD incidence (smoking rates, industrialization).
Main Results:
- Parkinson disease cases exceeded 6 million by 2015.
- Prevalence is projected to exceed 12 million by 2040, potentially reaching over 17 million.
- Aging is a primary driver, with industrialization and lifestyle changes also contributing.
Conclusions:
- Demographic shifts and industrialization have created a Parkinson disease pandemic.
- Urgent need for heightened activism, strategic planning, and innovative approaches.
- Addressing the escalating burden of Parkinson disease is a critical global health priority.
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