Parkinson's cases will double globally, burdening Germany

A new study predicts that the number of Parkinson's disease cases worldwide will more than double in the coming decades, posing significant challenges for healthcare systems. The disease is not curable. Researchers estimate that by 2050, over 25 million people globally will be living with Parkinson's, a 112% increase from 2021. Germany is expected to have the fourth-highest number of cases, with around 574,000 affected individuals. The study attributes the rise primarily to an aging global population and population growth, emphasizing the need for tailored prevention strategies and increased research into treatments. The WHO projects neurodegenerative diseases to become a leading cause of death by 2040.