According to the WHO, 1 in 3 people worldwide are affected by neurological problems, which are the leading cause of disease and disability. The new study published in "The Lancet Neurology" has given the facts that during 2021, over 3 billion people in the world will suffer from a neurological problem.
The data of the study says that the number of these problems has increased by 18%, compared to 1990.
What are the top 10 neurological problems?
Stroke
Migraine
Dementia
Diabetic neuropathy
Meningitis
Neurological encephalopathy
Epilepsy
Autism spectrum disorder
Neurological complications due to premature birth
Nervous system problems
Men or women; who are most affected by neurological problems?
Usually, neurological problems have caused more disability in men than in women, but in some diseases such as: migraines, complications due to premature birth and dementia have affected women more.
Why has the number increased so much compared to 1990?
Since 1990, the number of individuals living or dying from neurological diseases has increased, as a result of demographic changes. Diabetic neuropathy is the most advanced condition. This increase, according to experts, is consistent with the increase in the number of diabetes.
Also, another cause is the Covid-19 pandemic, which brought neurological complications, which did not exist before and nowadays account for about 23 million cases.
How can they be avoided?
Researchers say that eliminating factors such as high blood pressure and air pollution can prevent up to 84% of stroke risk.
Reducing high plasma glucose levels can reduce the risk of dementia by 14.6%.
Quitting smoking, which contributes to the risk of stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
