Study: Parkinson's Disease Will Increase Drastically In 2050

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JAKARTA - A recent study revealed that the parkinson disease will increase drastically in 2050. The increase could reach 112 percent, soaring from nearly 12 million cases to 25.2 million cases.

Quoted from Health, researchers conducted this research using data on disease trends from 195 countries and took into account variables affecting the level of parkinson cases to be analyzed. In America, an estimated increase of up to 60 percent is estimated.

Parkinson affects especially older adults. This disease increases mostly in people over 80 years of age.

With the prediction of this increase, parkinson must be watched out for, especially since a drug has not been found that can fully heal. However, an earlier diagnosis could help slow the development of the disease to severe.

As is known, parkinson is a progressive disease, which can occur when dopamine-producing nerve cells near the base of the spine are damaged and die. The dopamine-producing cell gives a signal to the brain to allow a person to move smoothly.

The cause of the occurrence of parkinson can be influenced by genetics, which occurs in about 10 percent to 15 percent of cases of the disease. Several other factors that increase the risk of this disease are environmental factors, such as head injuries, ages, and pesticide exposure.

"Patology of parkinson disease can be started on the nose or intestines, providing a strong connection with poison and the environment," said Earl R. Dorsey, MD, professor of neurology at University ofturbation.

Some of the symptoms of parkinson that must be watched out for are loss of smell, tremors or shaking when the body rests, sleep disturbances, changes in body movement, and anxiety. If you often experience these symptoms, it is recommended to immediately check yourself, especially if you have a family with parkinson disease.