When is World Parkinson's Day?

Tuesday April 11th

Every year, World Parkinson's Day, April 11th, raises concerns about this progressive nervous system disorder. It's also a day to help the general population understand the effects of this disease among those who have it.

World Parkinson's Day - April 11

According to recent statistics from the Parkinson's Foundation, over ten million people in the world have the disease. Neuron degeneration disorder occurs in the brain when neurons in the brain break down or die. Dopamine levels in the brain decreases as these nerve cells die. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that moves messages from one nerve cell to another. It's called a neurotransmitter. Low dopamine levels cause elevated brain activity, which results in impaired mobility. Tremors are often the first sign of Parkinson's disease, which is why tremors are often the first sign of Parkinson's disease.

The following are some early signs of this disease: