Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of
death worldwide. In the past 30 years, the absolute numbers of deaths and people with …

Neurological disorders are increasingly recognized as one of the most prevalent disorders
with high burden to the patients, their families, and society. However, until recently there …

The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2016 on
neurological disorders published in The Lancet Neurology is another milestone in the …

Background Neurological disorders are increasingly recognised as major causes of death
and disability worldwide. The aim of this analysis from the Global Burden of Diseases …

Background Comparable data on the global and country-specific burden of neurological
disorders and their trends are crucial for health-care planning and resource allocation. The …

There is ample evidence that pinpoints neurological disorders as one of the greatest threats
to public health. There are several gaps in understanding the many issues related to …

Because of the epidemiological transition, the global burden of illness has changed. Several
factors have contributed to this change, including improvements in maternal and child …

Background Neurological disorders account for a large and increasing health burden
worldwide, as shown in the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) Study 2016. Unpacking how …

Multiple sclerosis is the most common neuroimmunological disorder. Onset is usually seen
in young adults and the disease course is characterised by long survival and increasing …

Background Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include
neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions …