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Thursday, November 24, 2016

How many Italians are affected by Parkinson’s disease

November 24, 2016



In Italy, Parkinson’s disease affects about 220 thousand citizens.



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A figure that worldwide reaches almost 5 million. This is the most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease that occurs in people over the age of 60, but some people develop the disease much earlier in life. In Italy, on November 26, the National Day dedicated to this disease will be celebrated on the initiative of the Italian Academy of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders and the Italian Society of Neurology (SIN). For the occasion it was reaffirmed the importance of early diagnosis in the fight against this disease, as timely and targeted therapeutic intervention can slow its progression.

http://www.west-info.eu/how-many-italians-are-affected-by-parkinsons-disease/

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