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A recent WHO report reveals that almost half of the world's population is dealing with a neurological condition
The research indicates that an estimated 3.4 billion individuals, or roughly 43% of the global population, are struggling with at least one neurological issue. These may range from the risk of stroke, newborn brain dysfunction, migraines, dementia to diabetic nerve damage.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently partnered with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington to carry out research. The study reveals the widespread influence of neurological disorders across the globe.
The research, which appeared in The Lancet Neurology, reveals shocking data that nearly half the world's population suffers from neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. These disorders are identified as the primary reason for disability and sickness worldwide.
The research uses information from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) study, which is a thorough project designed to monitor the occurrence and effect of different health issues. It offers a detailed evaluation of neurological disorders, covering 37 unique conditions.
Significantly, this evaluation goes beyond traditional examinations, covering a wider range of diseases associated with the brain and nervous system, including neurodevelopmental disorders.
The research from 2021 indicates that around 3.4 billion people, or 43% of the global population, are dealing with at least one neurological disorder. Even though progress has been made in reducing certain health hazards, neurological diseases still heavily affect low-to-middle-income nations, highlighting the worldwide inequality in access to healthcare and its resources.
The research pinpoints various brain-related disorders that substantially contribute to the decrease in years of good health, such as stroke, newborn brain disorder, severe headaches, memory loss, and nerve damage due to diabetes.
Interestingly, while some diseases have seen a decrease in occurrence over the last thirty years, others have seen a worrisome increase, with instances of diabetic neuropathy tripling during this time.
Upon discovering these results, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, highlights the immediate requirement for specific actions to tackle the growing problems presented by neurological conditions. Ghebreyesus stresses the necessity to improve availability of high-quality healthcare, therapy, and recovery for those impacted and their communities.
While there have been advancements in lessening some risk elements linked to neurological diseases, such as better immunization practices, the research emphasizes the continuous requirement for collective efforts. Actions like cutting down air contamination and preventing elevated blood pressure are suggested as possible approaches to lessen the impact of neurological disorders, underlining the complex aspect of tackling global health issues.
The world is struggling with the growing effects of neurologic diseases. The research acts as a loud wake-up call, demanding greater focus on neurological wellbeing and promoting equal access to treatment worldwide.
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