is parkinson's disease more common in men
A. Parkinsonâs disease generally affects older people â the average age at the time of diagnosis is 55 to 65 years. Of the more than 60,000 Australians who have Parkinsonâs disease, about 5-10 per cent are diagnosed before the age of 50 years. Parkinsonâs disease is slightly more common in men than in women.