About 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition in 2021, according to recent research, revealing a growing global health crisis.
The findings from an analysis shine a light on the toll that these disorders—from autism and migraine to stroke and dementia—take on individuals, families, and communities.
18 Percent Spike in Years Lost Due to Neurological Conditions
Various forms of neurological conditions have become leading causes of poor health and disability globally, with an 18 percent increase in disability-adjusted life years between 1990 and 2021, according to the study published in The Lancet Neurology.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
