The global burden of neurological disorders is substantial and increasing, especially in low-
resource settings. The current increased global interest in brain health and its impact on …

Brain health is an evolving concept that has become increasingly popular within clinical and
academic centers, journalism and the general public. It can be defined as the state of brain …

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized epilepsy as a public health
imperative due to its occurrence at all ages in all regions of the world, its high impact on …

Background and purpose Brain health is essential for health, well‐being, productivity and
creativity across the entire life. Its definition goes beyond the absence of disease embracing …

This is an exciting time for scientific discovery that aims to reduce the frequency and impact
of neurological, mental health and substance-use disorders. As it became increasingly clear …

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 …

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 …

The evolutionary foundations of brain development represent point of departure. It delves
into the depths of evolutionary history, unveiling the intricate journey that has shaped the …

Page 1 Optimizing brain health across the life course: WHO position paper World Health
Organization Page 2 World Health Organization Optimizing brain health across the life course …

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