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According to a recent study by the WHO, almost 50% of the world's population is dealing with a brain-related disorder.
The research shows that nearly 3.4 billion individuals, or around 43% of all people on earth, struggle with at least one brain-related disorder. These disorders range from the probability of suffering a stroke, neonatal brain damage, migraines, dementia, to diabetes-related nerve damage.
New studies carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington provide insights into the widespread influence of neurological disorders globally.
The research, which appeared in The Lancet Neurology, unveiled shocking data, suggesting that almost 50% of people worldwide suffer from neurological disorders, from Alzheimer's disease to epilepsy. These are identified as the primary source of disability and sickness globally.
The research utilizes information from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) study, an extensive project designed to monitor the occurrence and effects of different health issues. It offers a thorough evaluation of neurological disorders, covering 37 separate 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, which is 43% of the global population, deal with at least one neurological disorder. Even though progress has been made in reducing some health risks, the impact of neurological diseases is still primarily felt in countries with low to middle income. This highlights worldwide inequalities in access to healthcare and resources.
The research pinpoints various brain-related disorders that considerably contribute to the decrease in years of good health, such as stroke, brain damage in newborns, severe headaches, memory loss diseases, and nerve damage due to diabetes.
Interestingly, although the occurrence of certain diseases has decreased in the past thirty years, others have seen a worrisome increase, with instances of diabetic neuropathy multiplying threefold during this time.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the WHO, has reacted to these discoveries by stressing the immediate requirement for specific actions to tackle the increasing issues caused by neurological disorders. Ghebreyesus highlights the necessity to improve the availability of high-quality care, treatment, and recovery for those impacted and their communities.
While advancements have been made in reducing some risk elements linked to neurological diseases, such as enhanced immunization rates, the research emphasizes the continuous demand for collective efforts. Strategies suggested to lessen the impact of neurological disorders include lowering air pollution and preventing hypertension, underscoring the complex aspects of tackling worldwide health issues.
As the globe struggles with the growing effects of neurological conditions, the research acts as a strong alert for the need to increase focus on neurological wellbeing and promote fair access to treatment worldwide.
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