Sex Disparities in Parkinson’s Disease: Significantly Higher Hospitalization Rates in Males Compared to Females in Brazil (2010–2024) (P9-16.005)

June 9, 2026Neurology

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This research aims to evaluate hospitalization rates for Parkinson’s disease based on sex in Brazil over 15 years.
Analyzed hospitalization data for Parkinson's disease in Brazil from 2010 to 2024.
Focused on sex-specific differences in rates.
Utilized statistical methods to compare data.
Males showed significantly higher hospitalization rates for Parkinson’s disease compared to females during the study period.
The study highlighted trends indicating an increase in hospitalizations for both sexes over time.
Implications suggest a need for targeted healthcare interventions.

Observational analysis assesses hospitalization rates for Parkinson’s disease, indicating significant differences by sex.

To assess sex-specific differences in hospitalization rates for Parkinson’s disease (PD) in Brazil over a 15-year period.

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Fontenele et al. (2026) studied this question.

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