Parkinson's Awareness Month Aims To Dispel Myths, Educate About Disease, Treatments

Denver CO

19 April, 2021

3:49 PM

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By Robin Clutters, CBS Denver: DENVER (CBS4)– April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. It is a time to spread the word about this disease, but also a time to learn more about the treatments being offered. According to the Parkinson's Foundation, more than 1 million people are currently living with the disease in the United States. 60,000 Americans are diagnosed every year, and men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's than women. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.