New Study Doubles Previous Estimates of Parkinson's Economic Burden

Today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation launches the results of a new study, "The Economic Burden of Parkinson's Disease." It's long been known the impact Parkinson's disease (PD) has on the body and mind. Now, we have a much clearer picture of what effect PD has on the bank accounts of patients, families and the federal government. Read more about the data-driven study and how it will help inform the Foundation's work to speed better treatments that alleviate the urgent need today and the growing burden tomorrow.