Parkinson

Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease: the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide

Parkinson's is a progressive disease that mainly affects certain functions, such as the control of movements and balance. Due to the ageing of the population and diseases connected with this phenomenon, a global increase in the number of people suffering from Parkinson's disease is expected.  
 

145,519

The number of people living with Parkinson’s disease in the UK

Source: Parkinson’s UK, 2018
18,461

The number of new diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease in people aged 45 years and above

Source: Parkinson’s UK, 2018
2.7%

The lifetime risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Source: Parkinson’s UK, 2018

Zambon continues to invest in the field of Parkinson’s Disease

We started investing in the central nervous system in 2015, focusing our efforts on research into Parkinson’s disease. We continually strive to seek solutions in this sector with patients at the core of what we do.