Neurological disorders are increasingly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. The factors that
are producing this increased burden include malnutrition, adverse perinatal conditions …

There are many common denominators that justify carrying out an analysis of
neuroepidemiological studies at the level of the sub-Saharan African region. This region is …

In a Nigerian town with a stable population of 20.000, a door‐to‐door survey was conducted,
using a questionnaire involving a complete census and a simple neurological evalution …

Brain disordersâ€" neurological, psychiatric, and developmentalâ€" now affect at least 250
million people in the developing world, and this number is expected to rise as life …

The social and economic impact of neurologic disorders is being increasingly recognized in
the developing world. Demographic transition, especially in large Asian populations, has …

Major new epidemiological analyses are focusing attention on disorders of the nervous
system as important causes of death and disability around the world. One in every 9 …

Background/Objectives Empirical knowledge suggests that neurological disorders are
common in sub-Saharan Africa. However, to date prevalence studies are scarce. The aims …

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 …

Empirical knowledge suggests that neurological disorders are common in sub-Saharan
Africa. The aims of our study were to assess the hospital-based prevalence of neurological …

Background Few population-based studies have been conducted to determine the burden of
neurological diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. A better understanding of the magnitude and …