Parkinson’s disease can affect more than 25 million people by 2050: all about it
Researchers have predicted that more than 25 million people in the world will have Parkinson’s disease by 2050. Estimates at the top have made it the second fastest growing neurological disease.
More than 25.2 million people were estimated to live in 2050 with Parkinson’s disease worldwide, representing an increase of 112% from the number of cases in 2021.
According to a recent study, 2050 Parkinson’s disease would have become a major public health challenge for the peer-review, published in the British Medical Journal, their families, carers, communities and society.
Research conducted by researchers from Capital Medical University and many other institutions in China has highlighted the immediate need for health research, informed policy decisions and strategic allocation of resources to address this growing epidemic.
Conclusions were based on data of global burden of global burden, analyzing the spread of Parkinson’s disease from 2022 to 2050 in 195 countries and regions.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodogenative disorder that affects progressive movement and balance, and can also give rise to speech, memory and behavioral issues. Common symptoms include shocks and muscle stiffness, which can severely affect a person’s quality of life.
Fields of studies
The study showed that the highest number of cases of Parkinson’s disease in East Asia is expected to be seen, in which more than 10 million individuals are affected. South Asia follows with an estimated 6.8 million cases.
One of the most striking estimates is the expected increase in western sub-city Africa, where the number of cases may increase by about 300 percent.
Researchers have shown approximately 90 percent of estimated cases to aging, which emphasizes the importance of meeting the needs of an old population.
Gender inequality in Parkinson’s cases is also expected to widen, the female ratio from men increased from 1.46 in 2021 to 1.64 in 2050 globally.
What are the factors affecting Parkinson’s disease?
Interestingly, the study suggests that increasing physical activity can play a role in reducing the future number of cases of Parkinson’s disease.
Authors said the importance of ongoing research and development of new remedies, including novel drugs, gene engineering techniques and cell replacement therapy, which aims to modify the course of the disease and improve the quality of life of patients.
