Parkinson's Disease affects men more than women

The primary cause for developing the Parkinson's disease is the widespread damage of the dopamine-producing cells in a person's brain. Once the rate of damage rise up to more then 70% the risk against Parkinson's disease is inescapable and death occurs usually as a result of secondary complications such as infection.

Parkinson's Disease affects generally elder adults, about 1 in every 100 of the known cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Parkinson's Disease is known to affect about 3% of the population over the age of 65. With present statistics and the probable aging of the population, authorities think that that percentage will double in the next 45 years.

Men appear to be at greater risk of developing Parkinson's Disease than women. Men have to deal with about double the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease as women in any age group. Parkinson's Disease seems to growth more quickly in men than women according to one study.

Sadly, for patients with Parkinsons today, there is no real way out, and it's best to try and remain as active and involved as possible in the normal daily routine to keep up morale, and keep the patient interested in life. People with one or more close relatives who have Parkinson's Disease have an increased risk of developing the disease themselves.