Parkinson's Disease Costs Europe €22.8 Billion Annually, Study Finds
Source Summary
A study published in Movement Disorders found that Parkinson's disease imposed an annual societal cost of €22.8 billion across Europe in 2019, equivalent to €28.8 billion in 2025 prices. Researchers warn that as the number of people living with Parkinson's disease grows, health and social care systems will face increasing pressure.
Why it matters
The study quantifies the substantial economic burden of Parkinson's disease on European health systems, informing policy and resource allocation decisions as disease prevalence is expected to rise.
