Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. It affects about 10 million people worldwide. The average age of onset for Parkinson’s disease is around 60; however, approximately 10-15% of patients experience early-onset PD before the age of 50.
In 2023, there were 2.7 million diagnosed prevalent cases of Parkinson’s disease in the 7MM. Of these, the United States accounted for 45% of the cases, while Japan and Germany represented 9% and 18% of the cases, respectively, according to DelveInsight’s estimates.
As per the estimates, the gender distribution of the disease suggests a male predominance, with approxim...