New Report on Parkinson Disease Deaths

Summary

A data story from the National Center for Health Statistics

Author: Whitney Anderson

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The National Center for Health Statistics has published a new report on Parkinson disease mortality. The report, based on 2024 data, analyzes deaths from Parkinson disease among adults ages 65 and older by sex, age group, race/Hispanic origin and state of residence. Data for this report were compiled from the National Vital Statistics System.

Parkinson disease is defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremors, muscle stiffness, slowness in movement, and balance problems. Symptoms tend to worsen over time and sometimes include difficulties in cognitive functioning and other nonmotor symptoms.

Key findings

• In 2024, the Parkinson disease death rate for adults ages 65 and older was 72.0 deaths per 100,000 standard population.
• Parkinson disease death rates increased from 2014 (57.2) through 2021 (76.3), but the rate in 2024 was lower than in 2021.
• In 2024, Parkinson disease death rates in adults age 65 and older were higher for men than for women in each age group (65–74, 75–84, and 85 and older).
• Death rates from Parkinson disease were highest among White non-Hispanic adults age 65 and older compared with other race and Hispanic-origin groups.
• Parkinson disease death rates varied by state, ranging from 47.7 in New York to 102.1 in Utah.