Neuroscience

One-third of the global population is affected by neurological disease

March 19, 2024 - An estimated 3.40 billion individuals are impacted by 37 nervous system conditions worldwide, noted researchers in a study published in the Lancet Neurology. Collectively, the 37 conditions were the leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years in 2021, increasing 18% from 1990. As the global population continues to age, the nervous system...

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