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A recent WHO study found that almost 50% of the world's population suffers from a neurological disorder
This research indicates that roughly 3.4 billion people, or 43% of the global population, struggle with at least one neurological disorder. This could mean a risk of experiencing a stroke, neonatal encephalopathy, migraines, dementia, and diabetic neuropathy.
The latest study carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington reveals the extensive effects of neurological disorders across the globe.
The research, revealed in The Lancet Neurology, presents surprising data that shows about half of the world's population suffers from neurological disorders, from Alzheimer's to epilepsy. These conditions are identified as the primary source of illness and disability worldwide.
The research uses information from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) study, which is a detailed project focused on monitoring the occurrence and effects of different health issues. It offers a complete evaluation of neurological disorders, covering 37 unique conditions.
Significantly, this examination goes further than traditional evaluations, covering a wider range of diseases related to the brain and nervous system, such as neurodevelopmental disorders.
The research from 2021 indicates that around 3.4 billion people, or 43% of the global population, struggle with a minimum of one neurological disorder. Even though progress has been made in reducing some health hazards, the impact of neurological diseases is still predominantly felt in low-to-middle-income nations. This highlights worldwide differences in the availability of healthcare and resources.
The research points out a variety of brain-related disorders that greatly contribute to the reduction of healthy lifespan, such as stroke, brain damage in newborns, migraines, dementia, and nerve damage due to diabetes.
Interestingly, while the occurrence of certain diseases has decreased in the past thirty years, others have seen a worrying increase, with the number of diabetic neuropathy cases tripling during this time.
Reacting to these discoveries, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, highlights the pressing necessity for specific actions to tackle the growing issues related to neurological disorders. Ghebreyesus stresses the importance of improving accessibility to high-quality care, therapy, and recovery for those impacted and their communities.
Although there has been some advancement in reducing certain risks tied to neurological diseases, such as better immunization rates, the research emphasizes the continuous necessity for collective effort. Suggestions like decreasing air pollution and preventing hypertension are listed as potential methods to lighten the impact of neurological disorders, which underscores the complex character of tackling worldwide health issues.
As the globe struggles with the increasing effects of neurological diseases, the research acts as a loud warning for the need to step up efforts in prioritizing neurological well-being and promoting fair access to healthcare services worldwide.
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