The Implications of Parkinson's Disease for Women's Health

Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide, and this number is expected to grow substantially during the next 25 years. Women are two thirds as likely as men to have Parkinson's disease. The symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease are complex and span a spectrum of motor and nonmotor manifestations. We provide an overview of Parkinson's disease, including sex-specific differences in prevalence, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.