Take a look at the top five neurological disorders that have become a serious 'global health burden,' as per WHO. A recent study published by The Lancet Neurology revealed that more than 3 billion people in the world are living with various kinds of neurological conditions. Neurological conditions have become one of the leading causes of ill health and disability globally making it a serious 'Global Health Burden,' says the World Health Organisation.
Since the tear 1990, there has been an increase in the percentage of disability, illness and premature death (known as disability-adjusted life years, DALYs) caused by neurological conditions by almost 18 per cent. According to WHO, more than 80 per cent of the neurological deaths and poor health conditions occur in countries with low and middle income. Health conditions are also poor due to lack of access in these regions.
Top 10 Neurological Conditions In 2021, Study A Lancet study published in 2024 stated that these following neurological conditions lead to poor health in most people in 2021: Neurological Disorders That Are A Serious Health Burden Globally As per The World Health Organisation, these five neurological disorders have become a global health burden of late:.