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A recent WHO research reveals that nearly half of the world's population suffers from a neurological disorder
The research discloses that around 3.4 billion individuals, constituting roughly 43% of the global population, struggle with at least one neurological disorder. This includes the risk of stroke, newborn encephalopathy, migraines, dementia, and diabetic neuropathy.
The latest study carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington highlights the extensive influence of neurological disorders across the globe.
The study, released in The Lancet Neurology, reveals shocking data, showing that almost 50% of people worldwide suffer from neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. These disorders are identified as the primary source of disability and sickness globally.
Utilizing information from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) study— an extensive project focusing on monitoring the occurrence and effect of different health issues— the research offers a thorough evaluation of neurological disorders, covering 37 specific conditions.
Importantly, this study 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, are dealing with at least one type of neurological disorder. Even though progress has been made in reducing some health hazards, the impact of neurological diseases is still heavily felt in low-to-medium income nations. This emphasizes the worldwide inequality in terms of access to healthcare and available resources.
The research highlights various nerve-related disorders as major factors leading to the reduction of healthful years, such as cerebral hemorrhage, newborn brain disorder, severe headache, memory loss, and nerve damage due to diabetes.
Interestingly, although the occurrence of certain diseases has decreased in the last thirty years, others have seen a worrying increase, with instances of diabetic neuropathy tripling during this time.
Upon observing these results, the WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stresses the immediate requirement for particular measures to tackle the growing issues caused by neurological disorders. Ghebreyesus highlights the necessity of improving the availability of high-quality care, therapy, and recovery for those affected by these conditions and their communities.
Even though strides have been made in lessening some dangers tied to brain-related diseases, such as better immunization rates, the research emphasizes the continuous requirement for coordinated efforts. Steps such as lowering air contamination and stopping high blood pressure are suggested as possible methods to lighten the load of brain disorders, underlining the complex character of tackling worldwide health problems.
As the global community struggles with the rising effects of neurological diseases, the research acts as an urgent plea for increased focus on neurological well-being and to promote equal access to healthcare worldwide.
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