Overview
Welcome to our educational platform, where we follow the story of Mr. Johnson, a representative figure in the world of Parkinson's disease. As we explore his medical journey, we invite you to learn about the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson's disorder.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting the motor and autonomic nervous system. At the moment, more than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD. Men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's disease than women and, although PD risk increases with age, an estimated four percent of people with PD are diagnosed before age 50.
So, follow along, interact with some unique artwork and understand this rapidly increasing disease.
Move on to the Case Scenario to meet Mr Johnson and make a diagnosis of his condition.