Gender differences in the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Zirra A.; Rao S.C.; Bestwick J.; Rajalingam R.; Marras C.; Blauwendraat C.; Mata I.F.; Noyce A.J.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
  • Publication Date
    2023
  • Abstract

    Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects males more than females. The reasons for the gender differences in PD prevalence remain unclear.

    Objective(s): The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to update the overall male/female prevalence ratios (OPR).

    Method(s): We updated previous work by searching MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and OVID for articles reporting PD prevalence for both genders between 2011 and 2021. We calculated OPRs and investigated heterogeneity in effect estimates.

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