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¹Department of Neurology, GB Pant Hospital, Delhi, India. sanjaysgpgi2002@yahoo.co.in

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Global Health
Neurology
Public Health

Background:

Developing countries face a higher burden of neurological illness.
Poverty, malnutrition, and limited resources exacerbate neurological disorder challenges.
A significant gap exists in specialized neurological care, with few neurologists available.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the challenges of neurological care in developing countries.
To emphasize the need for improved neurological services at the primary care level.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of the current state of neurological care in developing countries.
Analysis of disease spectrum differences between developed and developing nations.
Assessment of resource limitations and healthcare provider knowledge gaps.

Main Results:

Neurological disorders are more prevalent and severe in developing regions.
Common neurological conditions include epilepsy, stroke, and neuroinfections.
General practitioners manage most cases, often lacking specialized knowledge.

Conclusions:

There is an urgent need to enhance neurological care capacity at the primary healthcare level in developing countries.
Integrating neurological care into primary settings is crucial for managing prevalent disorders like epilepsy and stroke.