Parkinson's Parkinson's Epidemiology and Statistics

Question 1

Approximately how many Americans are currently living with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

1 million

Answer

250,000

Answer

500,000

Answer

2.5 million

Question 2

Globally, how many people are estimated to be living with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

10 million

Answer

2 million

Answer

5 million

Answer

20 million

Question 3

Parkinson's disease is ranked as the world's second most common neurodegenerative disorder, behind which condition?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

Answer

ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)

Answer

Huntington's disease

Answer

Multiple sclerosis

Question 4

Approximately how many new Parkinson's disease diagnoses occur in the United States each year?

Accepted Answer

60,000

Answer

20,000

Answer

120,000

Answer

200,000

Question 5

At what age does Parkinson's disease most commonly begin?

Accepted Answer

After age 60

Answer

After age 40

Answer

After age 50

Answer

After age 70

Question 6

How does Parkinson's disease prevalence compare between men and women?

Accepted Answer

Men are about 1.5 times more likely to develop it

Answer

Men and women are equally affected

Answer

Women are about 1.5 times more likely to develop it

Answer

Men are 3 times more likely to develop it

Question 7

What percentage of Parkinson's disease cases are classified as 'young-onset' (diagnosed at or before age 50)?

Accepted Answer

About 5-10%

Answer

Less than 1%

Answer

About 25%

Answer

About 40%