In this review: Incidence of Parkinson disease in North America (npj Parkinson's Disease)
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Study: PD Incidence 50% Higher in North America Than Previous Estimates Showed
A review of medical records from five data sources analyzed how many adults were diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012.
Date: January 13, 2023
Contact: news@apta.org
Content Type: Review
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