In the context of Parkinson’s Disease, which of the following statements is/are correct?

The disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected.

Women are affected more often than Men.

India shares around 50% of the global burden of Parkinson's disease.

Levodopa/carbidopa, a common drug combination, boosts dopamine in the brain.

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The disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected. Correct: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impairs movement and can lead to immobility and dementia over time. The disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected.
Women are affected more often than Men. Incorrect: Men are affected more often than women.
India shares around 50% of the global burden of Parkinson's disease. Incorrect: The prevalence of PD has doubled in the past 25 years. India shares around 10% of the global burden of Parkinson's disease.
Levodopa/carbidopa, a common drug combination, boosts dopamine in the brain. Correct: There is no cure for Parkinson disease, but therapies including medicines, surgery and rehabilitation can reduce symptoms. Levodopa/carbidopa, a combination medicine that increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, is the most common medication.

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The disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected. Correct: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impairs movement and can lead to immobility and dementia over time. The disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected.
Women are affected more often than Men. Incorrect: Men are affected more often than women.
India shares around 50% of the global burden of Parkinson's disease. Incorrect: The prevalence of PD has doubled in the past 25 years. India shares around 10% of the global burden of Parkinson's disease.
Levodopa/carbidopa, a common drug combination, boosts dopamine in the brain. Correct: There is no cure for Parkinson disease, but therapies including medicines, surgery and rehabilitation can reduce symptoms. Levodopa/carbidopa, a combination medicine that increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, is the most common medication.

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