[Editorial] Global analysis of neurological disease: burden and benefit

Neurological diseases take a large toll on both individuals and health-care systems, and new analyses from The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) Study indicate that the burden from neurological disorders is even greater than previously thought. The GBD Study describes mortality and morbidity at global, national, and regional levels, and provides tools to quantify health loss, enabling better understanding of changing health challenges. With the publication of a large set of analyses using data collected between 1990 and 2016, now is an appropriate time to reflect on the past successes and future challenges of applying the GBD data to neurological health issues.
Source: Lancet Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research