This infographic sums it up nicely: - leading cause of DALYs - leading cause of YLLs - #stroke, neonatal encephalopathy, #migraine, #dementia & diabetic neuropathy among the top contributors - >80% of burden in LMICs - urgent concerted actions needed thelancet.com/infographics-d…

🆕 Neurological conditions, which affect the brain and nervous system, are now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. More than 3 billion people live with a neurological condition. Stroke, neonatal brain injury, migraine, dementia, and epilepsy are among the

Over 80% of the burden and health loss from neurological conditions occur in low- and middle-income countries. Access to care, treatment and rehabilitation remains limited. More must be done to boost research & scale up access to quality services bit.ly/3VhxQnq

WHO is working with countries & partners to ensure people with Down syndrome can: ✅access quality, affordable health care services ✅participate in their care and make decisions about their health ✅live free from harmful stereotypes, stigma & discrimination

And not just for children… adults with Down syndrome are at increased risk of developing #dementia. We need person-centred inclusive services that address individual needs and promote brain function across the life. #brainhealth for all. who.int/publications/i…

Interested in working for World Health Organization (WHO)? #MentalHealth colleagues WHO/Europe are hiring a Technical Officer (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support #MHPSS). For details see here: careers.who.int/careersection/… MH InnovationNetwork, MHPSS Network The MHPSS Collaborative Fahmy Hanna Cassie Redlich

Thanks so much for joining us Suvarna Alladi and speaking about #KaBHi. 🙏🏻 Here’s the link to the IGAP toolkit: who.int/publications/i… Gergana Manolova Laura Garcia Sebastian F. Winter, MD PhD Cassie Redlich Renato Oliveira e Souza Professor Tissa Wijeratne OAM MD PhD AKU Brain & Mind Institute Global Brain Health Institute

Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally, affecting 3.4 billion people worldwide, suggests GBD study in The Lancet Neurology On #WorldBrainDay: ➡️ Read the paper: hubs.li/Q02GWZ5F0 ➡️ Explore the infographic: hubs.li/Q02GWMJ00

Including some tips and advice on travelling with #dementia. 👇🏻 Laura Garcia

It's not too late to register for TODAY's launch of World Health Organization (WHO)'s report on improving #access to medicines for neurological disorders #Neurology #BrainHealth 👇Scan QR code to register. World Federation of Neurology (WFN) EFNA European Academy of Neurology ADI The Lancet Neurology Global Brain Health Institute ILAE European Brain Council

👀Read the full news story here: tinyurl.com/3fzafmbf 📩Download a copy of the report here: tinyurl.com/ybe59u2y And please 📢 share with others. 🙏🙏🙏