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A recent study by WHO discloses that nearly half of the world's population are dealing with a neurological disorder
The research suggests that roughly 3.4 billion individuals, which constitutes around 43% of the global population, are struggling with at least one neurological disorder. This may range from the risk of suffering a stroke, to neonatal encephalopathy, migraines, dementia, and diabetic neuropathy.
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, recently carried out a study that highlights the widespread effects of neurological disorders across the globe.
The study, featured in The Lancet Neurology, reveals shocking data. It shows that almost 50% of people worldwide suffer from neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. These conditions are identified as the primary source of sickness and disability globally.
The research uses information from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) study, which is an extensive project focused on monitoring the frequency and effects of different health issues. It offers a thorough evaluation of neurological disorders, covering 37 unique conditions.
This examination notably goes beyond traditional evaluations, covering a wider range of diseases related to the brain and nervous system, such as neurodevelopmental disorders.
The research from 2021 shows that around 3.4 billion people, making up 43% of the global population, struggle with a minimum of one neurological disorder. Even though there have been advancements in reducing some health threats, the impact of neurological diseases is still excessively high in countries with low to middle income. This highlights the worldwide inequality in the accessibility and allocation of healthcare resources.
The research highlights various neurological disorders that play a major role in reducing the number of healthy years a person has. These include conditions like stroke, brain damage in newborns, migraines, dementia, and nerve damage due to diabetes.
Significantly, 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 over the same timeframe.
Reacting to these research results, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, stresses the immediate need for specific measures to tackle the escalating problems caused by neurological diseases. Ghebreyesus highlights the necessity of improving the availability of high-quality care, treatment, and rehabilitation for those impacted and their communities.
Even though strides have been made in lessening some risk elements related to brain-related diseases, such as enhanced immunization rates, the research emphasizes the continuous requirement for unified efforts. Actions such as decreasing air contamination and avoiding hypertension are suggested as possible approaches to ease the impact of brain disorders, underlining the complex aspect of tackling worldwide health issues.
As the global community struggles with the increasing effects of neurological disorders, the research acts as a strong reminder for the need to focus on neurological health and promote fair access to healthcare worldwide.
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