Epidemiology of Parkinson’s disease
- Author:
Louis CS Tan
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Neurology Asia
2013;18(3):231-238
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The burden of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is likely to increase in the years to come as many countries,
particularly those in Asia, face an ageing population. As such, it has been estimated that the number of
individuals suffering PD in the world will double by the year 2030. There have been many descriptive
epidemiological studies conducted to understand the prevalence and incidence of PD. In this article,
the prevalence and incidence of PD in Asians will be reviewed. Analytical epidemiological studies
have broadly focussed on demographic and environmental factors associated with PD. Amongst the
environmental factors that will be reviewed are: occupational, lifestyle, dietary, and pharmacological
factors. This article will also attempt to grade the strength of the association of these epidemiological
factors with PD by weighing the evidence for each of these factors. Such an approach will provide
a better understanding of the association of epidemiological factors with PD so as to further the
understanding of the pathogenesis of PD and to develop better therapeutic interventions.
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