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Taps, Leaks, and Plugs: Explaining the Worldwide Rise in Parkinson's

Taps, Leaks, and Plugs: Explaining the Worldwide Rise in Parkinson's6 mar19 min

<p>Why are global Parkinson&#39;s disease cases projected to skyrocket to <strong>25.2 million by 2050</strong>?</p><p>In this episode, we explore an ingenious <strong>&quot;bathtub analogy&quot;</strong> to explain this massive growth. We break down the <strong>&quot;inflow&quot;</strong> of new cases (driven by aging populations, environmental risks, and better diagnoses) and the <strong>&quot;outflow&quot;</strong> (where improved survival rates keep overall numbers high).</p><p>Tune in to find out why our healthcare systems are at risk of &quot;overflowing&quot; and the urgent need for new preventative and curative solutions!</p>