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World Brain Day 2024
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To raise awareness of brain health and disease prevention, the World Federation of Neurology is marking World Brain Day today. Although brain disorders are emphasized worldwide across all ages, sex and socio-economies, more than 70% of neurological diseases are prevalent in low-to-middle-income countries and are the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for 9 million deaths per year. For the Federation, recognizing brain health as a fundamental human right is at the core of our and World Brain Day mission.Dr James Butler, Exec board member of Neurological Association of SA joins us on the line now for more
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Manage episode 430121091 series 2932050
To raise awareness of brain health and disease prevention, the World Federation of Neurology is marking World Brain Day today. Although brain disorders are emphasized worldwide across all ages, sex and socio-economies, more than 70% of neurological diseases are prevalent in low-to-middle-income countries and are the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for 9 million deaths per year. For the Federation, recognizing brain health as a fundamental human right is at the core of our and World Brain Day mission.Dr James Butler, Exec board member of Neurological Association of SA joins us on the line now for more
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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