World Parkinson's Day

World Parkinson's Day Quick Facts - US

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2023 Date	April 11, 2023
2024 Date	April 11, 2024

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World Parkinson's Day in 2023

Tuesday, Apr 11

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World Parkinson's Day History

World Parkinson’s Day seeks to raise awareness and to support the advanced research of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder which affects the central nervous system and leads to the decline in movement, dopamine levels, and balance. According to Harvard medical researchers, while the cause and cure for Parkinson’s is unknown, men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson’s disease than women. Parkinson’s Disease Day is celebrated annually on April 11th to coincide with Dr. James Parkinson’s birthday.

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Today is World Parkinson’s Day! 🌎 Every 6 minutes, someone new is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease ⏳ #Take6forPD and help us spread awareness and resources for everyone living with PD by sharing this post 🤝 https://t.co/ZbpqmdKFn0 https://t.co/BClw1BWx3F
— Parkinson's Foundation (@ParkinsonDotOrg) April 11, 2023

Today is World Parkinson's Day! A day the world joins together to learn, share awareness and raise critical funds to help those with Parkinson's Disease. Here is how you can observe today: 🔍 Research and read up 🗣️ Spread awareness ❤️ Donate #worldparkinsonsday #Parkinsons https://t.co/bcYGHyBC2C
— Power Over Parkinson's (@poweroverPD) April 11, 2023

Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) announced Tuesday that she has Parkinson’s disease, sharing her diagnosis on a day designated to raise awareness about the disease and relaying that she is doing well and feeling good despite the onset of some symptoms. https://t.co/k05QJEmZhk
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 11, 2023

World Parkinson's Day Facts

According to the Parkinson.Org, in 2022, there are over 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease.
In 2022, there are 1 million people living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. More than 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year in the United States.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the cost of treating Parkinson’s disease in the United States is $14 billion.