Population and clinical aspects of Parkinson's disease among residents of the Rostov region

The results of a prospective study based on data from a questionnaire and clinical monitoring of 694 patients with Parkinson’s disease living in the Rostov region are presented. The average age of patients was 70.4 ± 9.5 years, the average age of motor debut was 64.1 ± 9.8 years, the age of motor debut up to 45 years was set at 4.0%, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease was 22, 2 per 100 000, the incidence of Parkinson’s disease - 1.0 per 100 000, the gender composition (men/women) - 38.3% / 61.7%. The age distribution among patients with Parkinson’s disease was as follows: younger than 60 - 15.3%, 61-70 years - 28.7%, 71-80 years - 44.8%, age over 80 years - 11.2%. Gender differences, as well as differences in the side of motor debut among BP patients under 45 years, are not established. The defeat of the right upper limb predominates among patients with motor debut above the age of 45. The early motor debut of Parkinson’s disease is a prognostic adverse factor in achieving a severe stage of Parkinson’s disease in a short time. The duration of the disease after motor debut in patients residing in the Rostov region varies from 1 year to 26 years, the average duration of the disease is 6.3 ± 4.7 years, during this period, the majority steadily lose their ability to work, 52.7% are disabled. The presented data demonstrates the importance of early detection of the unintended symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with the goal of timely diagnosis of motor debut, the appointment of prolonged monotherapy, that can reduce the expenses.