Parkinson’s Disease Linked To A 72 Per 100,000 Older Adult Death Rate In 2024

In 2024, Parkinson's disease claimed the lives of adults age 65 and older at an age-adjusted rate of 72.0 deaths per 100,000 standard population in the United States, according to recent government data. That rate reflects a rise from 57.2 per 100,000 in 2014, a peak of 76.3 per 100,000 in 2021, and a modest decline in the years since. Altogether, 39,935 Parkinson's disease deaths were recorded among adults age 65 and older across the United States in 2024.

Data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) mortality files, accessed . . .