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A fresh study by WHO reveals that almost 50% of the world population is affected by a neurological disorder
The research indicates that nearly 3.4 billion individuals, which is around 43% of the global population, are dealing with at least one neurological disorder. These may entail the risk of suffering a stroke, neonatal encephalopathy, migraine, 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 highlights the widespread effects of neurological disorders across the globe.
The study, disclosed in The Lancet Neurology, reveals shocking data, suggesting that almost 50% of the world population suffers from neurological disorders, from Alzheimer's to epilepsy, categorizing them as the primary source of disability and sickness worldwide.
The research utilizes information from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) study, an extensive project meant to monitor the frequency and effects of different health issues. It offers a thorough evaluation of neurological disorders, covering 37 unique conditions.
Significantly, 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, as of 2021, indicates that roughly 3.4 billion people, which makes up about 43% of the global populace, are battling at least one neurological disorder. Even though significant progress has been made in reducing some health hazards, the impact of neurological diseases is still largely felt in countries with low-to-medium income. This highlights the worldwide inequalities in the availability and allocation of healthcare resources.
The research highlights various brain-related disorders that substantially contribute to the reduction of healthful years, such as stroke, brain damage in newborns, severe headaches, memory loss conditions, and nerve damage due to diabetes.
Significantly, although the occurrence of certain diseases has decreased in the last thirty years, others have seen a worrisome increase, with instances of diabetic neuropathy tripling during this time.
Following these discoveries, the WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stresses the immediate requirement for specific measures to tackle the growing issues brought about by neurological disorders. Ghebreyesus highlights the necessity to improve the availability of high-quality care, treatment, and rehabilitation for those impacted by these conditions and their communities.
Even though strides have been made in lowering some risk elements tied to neurological diseases, such as better immunization rates, the research emphasizes the continuous demand for coordinated efforts. Strategies such as decreasing air pollution and preventing hypertension are mentioned as possible approaches to lessen the impact of neurological disorders, underlining the complex character of tackling worldwide health issues.
As the planet struggles with the growing influence of neurological conditions, this research acts as a loud wake-up call for increased endeavors to place neurological health at the forefront and promote equal availability to treatment worldwide.
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