Neurological conditions in children represent a significant proportion of the global burden of
disease, since they contribute to premature mortality and years lived with disability. The
burden of neurological conditions, as measured by the total disability adjusted live years has
decreased significantly over the last 25 years (1990-2015), mainly due to the reduction in
the mortality, as the years lived with disability has increased slightly. However, in some
regions of the world, notably South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, the burden remains high …