Parkinson’s Disease: The Unfolding Crisis and Hope for a Breakthrough
Parkinson’s disease is a growing public health concern worldwide. Since the turn of the century, its prevalence has doubled, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease caused 329,000 deaths in 2019—an astonishing 100% increase in just two decades. The primary risk factors are aging and genetics, and as global populations continue to grow older, Parkinson’s cases and fatalities are expected to rise dramatically.