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Parkinsons
Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by an insidious onset with slowing of emotional and voluntary movement, muscular rigidity, postural abnormality and tremor. Parkinson's disease was first described in 1817 by James Parkinson.
It is a progressive, neurological disease mainly affecting people over the age of 50, although at least 10% of cases occur at an earlier age. It affects people of either sex and all ethnic groups.
Because the disease is progressive, it may ultimately become debilitating. Without adequate treatment and support, people with Parkinson's may tend to become depressed and withdrawn. However, with modern drug treatment and community support, such isolation is unnecessary.
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