How many people have Parkinson's?

Parkinson's disease is found all over the world. Exact global figures are not always available, though it is estimated that 4 million people worldwide have the condition.

Generally, in the UK:

• One in 500 people, around 120,000 individuals, have Parkinson's.
  
  
• About 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed each year.
  
  
• Symptoms first appear, on average, when a patient is older than 50.
  
  
• One in 20 of those diagnosed each year will be aged under 40.
  
  
• Statistically, men are slightly more likely to develop Parkinson's than women.