世卫组织呼吁采取全球行动应对神经系统疾病

Core Viewpoint - The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the urgent need for global action to address the increasing burden of neurological diseases, as less than one-third of countries have established national policies to combat these conditions [1] Group 1: Global Impact of Neurological Diseases - Neurological diseases currently affect over 40% of the global population, translating to more than 3 billion people, and result in over 11 million deaths annually [1] - The top ten neurological diseases causing death and disability as of 2021 include stroke, neonatal brain disorders, migraines, Alzheimer's and other dementias, diabetic neuropathy, meningitis, idiopathic epilepsy, complications from preterm birth, autism spectrum disorders, and neurological cancers [1] Group 2: Challenges in Low and Middle-Income Countries - Many low- and middle-income countries lack national plans, budgets, and professionals to address neurological diseases [1] - WHO calls for urgent, evidence-based, and coordinated global actions to prioritize brain health and expand diagnostic and treatment services for neurological diseases [1] Group 3: Call to Action - WHO's Assistant Director-General for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Jeremy Farrar, states that many neurological diseases are preventable or treatable, yet many individuals lack access to necessary services [1] - There is a collective responsibility to ensure that patients and their families are prioritized, and that brain health receives the attention and investment it requires [1]