World Parkinson’s Day 2023: what to do on April 11?

World Parkinson’s Day takes place on April 11, 2023. Since 1997, World Parkinson’s Day has been the perfect opportunity to highlight this neurodegenerative disease characterized by the destruction of specific neurons and for which there is no no treatment curative. In France, 200,000 people are affected (1 in 250 adults) and 25,000 new cases occur each year, i.e. one new case every 2.5 hours according to’France Parkinson Association. The disease is the 2nd cause of motor disability after stroke. It is the fastest growing disease in the world partly due to an aging population. The number of affected patients worldwide is increased from 2.6 million in 1990 to 6.3 million in 2015. And he should reach 12.9 million in 2040saccording to forecasts by France Parkinson. What is the date of World Parkinson’s Day ? What is his origin ?

When is World Parkinson’s Day in 2023?

World Parkinson’s Day takes place on April 11, 2023.

What is the purpose of World Parkinson’s Day?

World Parkinson’s Day aims to improve knowledge of the disease, raise public awareness and fund research for better care patients.

What are the events organized for Parkinson’s Day in 2023?

On the occasion of World Parkinson’s Day, the committees of the France Parkinson association organize nearly 50 events throughout France from March 31 to May 31, 2023. Moments of information to better understand the disease, how it works, the role of treatments, aids, good practices that improve the course of care and more broadly the course of life. These events are organized entirely by volunteerswho are very often affected by the disease (sick people or caregivers). The map of all the events offered is accessible on the FranceParkinson official website.

What is the origin of World Parkinson’s Day?

World Parkinson’s Day was inaugurated in 1997 by theEuropean Parkinsons Disease Association (EPDA), which made April 11 the world day of this disease. April 11 was the james parkinson date of birth, a British physician who discovered the condition in 1817. It was later named in his honor.

What is the World Parkinson’s Day logo?

Several global organizations including the European Parkinson’s Association, PD Avengers, Parkinson’s Foundation, Davis Phinney Foundation, Brian Grant Foundation and Cure Parkinson have launched “The Spark”, a new logo dedicated to the disease. It is inspired by dopamine, the electrochemical neurotransmitter that people with Parkinson’s disease lose.

To support research against Parkinson’s disease, you can join the France Parkinson association in order to participate in meetings and to raise awareness among individuals about this condition. You can also donate online directly on the association’s website, by check payable to France Parkinson and send it to 18 rue des Terres au Curé 75013 Paris or Wire Transfer by calling 01 45 20 20 72 to obtain France Parkinson’s bank details.

Sources:

– World Parkinson’s Day on April 11, 2023, press release association France Parkinson

– World Parkinson’s Day 2023, site of the France Parkinson association.

– World Parkinson’s Day 2022, European Parkinsons Disease Association (EPDA).