Parkinson’s disease to surge to 3.15 million worldwide by 2033: Report

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Parkinsons disease is expected to increase to 3.15 million in 2033 from 2.64 million in 2023, at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 1.94 per cent, said a report on Monday.. The report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, showed the rise in prevalence of diagnosed cases of the progressive brain disorder will specifically be seen in the seven major countries the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Japan...

It showed that the US is predicted to have the highest number of diagnosed prevalent cases of Parkinson's (1.24 million)..

Italy, with nearly 0.16 million cases, will have the lowest number...

In 2023, adults aged 60 and older accounted for over 90 per cent of diagnosed prevalent cases of PD, while adults ages 18-39 made up less than 1 per cent..

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