Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide.

3.4 billion people worldwide experienced neurological conditions in 2021, making these the leading cause of ill-health and disability globally, according to research published in The Lancet Neurology. The study found that the burden of neurological conditions has risen by 18% since 1990, with stroke, dementia, migraines, epilepsy, and nervous system cancers among the top conditions. Rising populations, longer life expectancy, and increased exposure to environmental, metabolic, and lifestyle risk factors contribute to this phenomenon.

March 14, 2024
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