2023-04-30 08:04:42
Public Health France has published new data on the frequency of Parkinson’s disease.
As a reminder, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. After Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. If it evolves slowly and is characterized by the progressive loss of neurons in the brain, it mainly affects people over the age of 60.
Public health France therefore follows the evolution of the number of people affected by Parkinson’s disease. It is also interested in their profile and makes its data available to promote research and prevention.
Thus, in 2020, nearly 26,000 new cases were diagnosed and just under 180,000 people were treated in France. There is also a certain heterogeneity in the territories. Despite some advances in the knowledge of the disease over the past decades, there is still much to be done. In particular, to improve patient care and slow the progression of the disease.
Key figures in 2020
The number of cases and new cases increases continuously with age, between 45 and 80 years old before reaching a peak between 85 and 89 years old, then the cases decrease. They are also more common in men regardless of age. Among all patients, 15% are under the age of 65. There is an increase in the number of cases which can be explained by the aging population.
Sport to fight once morest Parkinson’s disease
Regular physical activity would limit the onset of the disease and even improve its progression. Physical activity improves muscular and cardio-respiratory capacities but also reduces hypertension and reduces depression.
Noemie Rochefeuille
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