Friday, April 11, the World Day of Parkinson takes place, one disease that concerns 1 in 50 people in their lifetime.
World Parkinson’s World Disease Day takes place on Friday April 11, 2025. Since 1997, World Day of Parkinson’s disease has been the perfect opportunity to highlight this neurodegenerative disease characterized by the destruction of specific neurons and for which there is no curative treatment. In France, 200,000 people are reached (1 out of 250 adults) and 25,000 new cases are declared each year, a new case every 2:30 according to the France Parkinson association. The disease is the 2nd cause of motor disabilities after stroke. It is the disease that knows the fastest growth in the world in part because of the aging of the population.
What is the purpose of World Parkinson Day?
World Parkinson Day aims at improve knowledge of the disease, raise awareness and Finance research for better care patients.
What are the events organized for Parkinson’s Day?
On the occasion of World Parkinson Day,, the committees of the France Parkinson association organizes nearly 50 events Throughout France. Information moments To better understand the disease, its functioning, the role of treatments, aid, good practices that make it possible to improve the care path and more broadly the life course. Open to all, these days are primarily intended for people affected by the disease, their caregivers, as well as to health professionals involved in their care. These events are organized entirely by volunteerswhich are often affected by the disease (people sick or close caregivers). The card of all the events offered is accessible on the official FranceParkinson website.
What is the origin of World Parkinson Day?
World Parkinson Day has been Inaugurated in 1997 by the European Parkinsons Disease Association (EPDA)which made the world’s day of this disease on April 11. April 11 was there Date of birth of James Parkinson, A British doctor who discovered this condition in 1817. She was then appointed in his honor.
What is the logo of World Parkinson Day?
Several global organizations including the European Association of Parkinson’s Disease, PD Avengers, the Parkinson Foundation, the Davis Phinney Foundation, the Brian Grant and Cure Parkinson Foundation have launched “The Spark”, a new logo dedicated to the disease. It is inspired by dopamine, the electrochemical neurotransmitter that people with Parkinson disease lose.
To support Parkinson’s disease, you can join the France Parkinson association In order to participate in assemblies and to raise awareness of individuals on this condition. You can also give a donation Directly on the association’s website, by check to the order of France Parkinson and send it to 18 rue des Terres in the parish priest 75013 Paris or by bank transfer By calling 01 45 20 20 72 to obtain the RIB of France Parkinson.
