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Thirty million Indians have neurological disorders
The Indian Practitioner··22 Jul
On World Brain Day, July 22, Mumbai neurologists said more than 30 million Indians live with neurological disorders that account for nearly 10 percent of the country's disease burden. This year's theme is Brain Health: Access for All. Experts cited stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease and migraine among conditions rising with ageing and lifestyle changes.
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What It Means For You
- If you or family members notice sudden weakness or speech changes, seek medical help quickly.
- Managing blood pressure, diabetes and sleep can reduce long-term neurological risk.
- World Brain Day highlights that specialist care access remains uneven across India.
What's Happening
- World Brain Day was observed on July 22 with the theme Brain Health: Access for All.
- Mumbai neurologists said more than 30 million Indians live with neurological disorders.
- Experts cited stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease and migraine among rising conditions.
Brain Disorders Burden Rising Nationwide
- Neurological disorders account for nearly 10 percent of India's disease burden, doctors said.
- Aging, stress, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and air pollution are cited as drivers.
- Doctors urged early diagnosis, noting stroke treatment within minutes can limit disability.
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