Medical Dialogues

WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY

11th April 2024
WHAT IS WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY ?
World Parkinson's Day, observed on April 11th annually, raises awareness about Parkinson's disease. It educates about symptoms, treatments, and supports research for better therapies and a cure. The day highlights the challenges faced by those living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.
HISTORY OF WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY
World Parkinson's Day was established on April 11th, 1997, to commemorate the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, the British physician who first identified Parkinson's disease in 1817. Since then, the day serves as a global platform to raise awareness, advocate for research, and support individuals affected by Parkinson's worldwide.
SIGNIFICANCE OF WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY
It is important to remember that Parkinson's disease, its symptoms, difficulties, and treatments are all too common. This is why World Parkinson's Day is so important. This platform is utilised to promote increased comprehension, assistance, and investigation in the pursuit of a remedy for this degenerative neurological ailment.
FACTS OF WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY
Men are more likely than women to suffer from Parkinson's disease. The illness primarily affects Caucasian and Hispanic ethnic groups and is more common in developed countries.
The illness typically manifests in people 60 years of age or older, and older people are more likely to get it. But younger people, namely those in their 30s and 40s, are also susceptible.
Parkinson's disease does not yet have a known cure, although there are several treatment options. The disorder is complex, thus the way symptoms develop in each individual is often slightly different.
Parkinson's disease early signs include a change in handwriting and a loss of smell. Although Parkinson's disease is not fatal, the type you have can have a significant impact on how long you live.