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There is so much information out there on Parkinson’s. What do you want to consider when consuming articles? • Published in peer-reviewed scientific journals • PD Study population • What is the problem and objective • Study design • Outcome measures • Clear description of methods • Statistical tests used match objectives • Limitations Statistics - Get informed about Parkinson's disease with these key numbers. Excerpt from the above: The study, titled Incidence of Parkinson Disease in North America, found that: • PD incidence estimates increase with age in the 65+ range. • The primary risk factor for PD is age. • PD incidence estimates are higher in men compared to women at all ages. • The increase in the incidence of PD aligns with the growth of an aging population. • PD incidence rates are higher in certain geographic regions: the “Rust Belt” (parts of the northwestern and midwestern U.S. previously regulated by industrial manufacturing), Southern California, Southeastern Texas, Central Pennsylvania and Florida.
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