"WHO Study Reveals Over 42% of Global Population Affected by Neurological Disorders"
A WHO study reveals that 42.5% of the global population, around 3.4 billion people, have neurological disorders, with nervous system conditions being the leading cause of disability. The rise in brain diseases has been linked to an increase in premature deaths, particularly in third world countries with limited neurological healthcare facilities. The study lists the top 10 neurological illnesses, including diabetic neuropathy, which has seen a three-fold increase since 1990. COVID-19 has also been associated with long-term cognitive impairment and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Dr. David Merill emphasizes the importance of lifestyle-related behaviors in lowering the risk of developing chronic neurologic conditions.
