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One million

people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s

90,000

people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson's every year

Ten million

people worldwide are living with Parkinson's

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We are your trusted resource for the latest Parkinson’s disease news, statistics, research, expert commentary and more. If you are a member of the media working on a story regarding PD, please contact Melissa Nobles Gonzalez, Public Relations Manager, at 305-537-9134 or MGonzalez@Parkinson.org.

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Parkinson's Disease Linked to Living Near Golf Courses—New Study

Newsweek
May 10, 2025

Newsweek reaches out to Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Advisor, Dr. Michael S. Okun, MD, for comment on research showing that those living within a mile of golf courses have 126 percent higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease than those who live more than six miles away.

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Residential Proximity to Golf Courses Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Medscape
May 9, 2025

Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Advisor, Dr. Michael S. Okun, MD, is interviewed about a new population-based case-control study that suggests living within a mile of a golf course is associated with a 126% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD), possibly due to increased pesticide exposure.

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