{"id":13933,"date":"2025-12-04T19:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/?p=13933"},"modified":"2025-12-04T19:30:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:30:38","slug":"neurological-disorders-affect-half-of-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/?p=13933","title":{"rendered":"Neurological Disorders Affect Half of Americans"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Neurological Disorders Now Affect Over Half of Americans, New Research Shows<\/h1>\n<h3 data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"148\"><strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"148\">Abstract\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<li data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"250\">\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"250\">Neurological and nervous-system disorders are a major source of disability in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"359\">\n<p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"359\">GBD 2021 data show <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"307\">180.3 million Americans (54.2%)<\/strong> had at least one nervous system disorder in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"475\">\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"475\">The analysis covered <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"400\">36 conditions<\/strong>, including neurological, congenital, systemic, and infectious disorders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"538\">\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"538\">These conditions caused <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"524\">16.6 million DALYs<\/strong> nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"669\">\n<p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"669\">The greatest disability burden came from <a href=\"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/neurologist\/illinois\/bloomington-il\/ischemic-stroke-care-in-bloomington-il\/\"><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"592\">stroke<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"623\">Alzheimer\u2019s and dementias<\/strong><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"648\">diabetic neuropathy<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"666\">migraine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"733\">\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"733\">Prevalence was highest among adults <strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"730\">80 years and older<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"775\">\n<p data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"775\">State-level DALY rates varied widely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"897\">\n<p data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"897\">Since 1990, prevalence has stayed stable, mortality has declined, and <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"858\">YLDs have increased<\/strong>, indicating more chronic disability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1058\">Findings emphasize the need for better research, stronger public health planning, and improved resources to address the rising neurological burden in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"834\">Neurological and nervous-system\u2013related disorders have become one of the most significant contributors to disability in the United States, according to new findings published in <em data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"638\">JAMA Neurology<\/em>. Researchers report that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healio.com\/news\/neurology\/20251203\/neurological-disease-a-significant-driver-of-nervoussystem-disability-health-loss-in-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"704\">more than 54% of the U.S. population<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 approximately <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"743\">180 million people<\/strong> \u2014 live with at least one condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1157\">Lead investigator <strong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"873\">Dr. John P. Ney<\/strong> of Yale University explained that the burden extends well beyond classic neurological illnesses. Many systemic and developmental conditions, including <strong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1099\">diabetic neuropathy, autism spectrum disorders, and metabolic diseases<\/strong>, also play a major role in shaping nervous system health.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1229\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1229\">Key Data From the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1585\">Using cross-sectional U.S. data from 1990\u20132021, researchers evaluated <strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1339\">36 nervous system\u2013related disorders<\/strong>, including neurological, congenital, neonatal, infectious, and systemic conditions. The study assessed disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), years lived with disability (YLDs), years of life lost (YLLs), prevalence, and state-level variations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1640\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1640\">Most Common Nervous-System Conditions in 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<li data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1669\">Tension-type headache:<\/strong> 121.9 million people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1730\"><strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1708\">Migraine:<\/strong> 57.7 million people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1779\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1757\">Diabetic neuropathy:<\/strong> 17.1 million people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1863\">These conditions are major drivers of chronic disability and reduced productivity.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1914\"><strong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1914\">Leading Causes of Neurological Disability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1948\">\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1948\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1928\">Stroke:<\/strong> 3.9 million DALYs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2007\">\n<p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2007\"><strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1987\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease &amp; dementias:<\/strong> 3.3 million DALYs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<p data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2054\"><strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2034\">Diabetic neuropathy:<\/strong> 2.2 million DALYs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<p data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2100\"><strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2080\">Migraine disorders:<\/strong> 2.1 million DALYs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2235\">Stroke and dementia remain dominant, but neuropathy and chronic headache disorders contribute heavily to daily functional impairment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2297\"><strong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2297\">Geographic Differences in Neurological Health Burden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2334\">Highest DALY rates were recorded in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<li data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2350\">\n<p data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2350\">Mississippi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2363\">\n<p data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2363\">Missouri<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2375\">\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2375\">Alabama<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2387\">\n<p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2387\">Indiana<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<p data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2396\">Iowa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2410\">\n<p data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2410\">Louisiana<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2429\">South Carolina<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2458\">Lowest rates were found in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2516\">\n<li data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2473\">\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2473\">California<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2486\">\n<p data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2486\">New York<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2501\">Washington<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2516\">\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2516\">New Jersey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2544\"><strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2544\">Age and Sex Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<li data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<p data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2606\">Adults <strong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2567\">80+ years<\/strong> had the highest DALY rates (32,928).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2679\">\n<p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2679\">Children under <strong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2635\">5 years<\/strong> experienced a higher burden than those aged 5\u201319.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2739\">\n<p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2739\">Burden increased <strong data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2708\">2x\u20134x<\/strong> across adult age categories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2820\">Women showed slightly higher prevalence, but <strong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2819\">men had more deaths and YLLs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2857\"><strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2857\">Long-Term Trend (1990\u20132021)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"3022\">\n<li data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2896\">\n<p data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2896\">Overall prevalence remained stable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2929\">Mortality declined <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2927\">14.6%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3022\">\n<p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3022\">YLDs increased <strong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2955\">9.8%<\/strong>, indicating more people survive but live with chronic impairment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3195\">Dr. Ney emphasized that understanding this expanding burden is essential for shaping U.S. research funding, neurotherapeutic development, and clinical resource allocation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"310\"><strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"310\">Expert Neurological Care at My Consultant Corner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"822\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"336\">My Consultant Corner<\/strong><\/a> is a trusted neurology clinic serving patients in <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/481S2OvGXJEyBBEHP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\">Bloomington, IL<\/strong><\/a>. The practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based neurological care through both in-person visits and convenient <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"580\">telehealth neurology services<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re dealing with migraines, neuropathy, cognitive concerns, or long-term neurological conditions, their specialist team ensures timely assessment, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support to improve your quality of life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"884\"><strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"884\">Take the Next Step Toward Better Neurological Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1116\">If you need reliable neurological services in Bloomington\u2014or prefer flexible care from home\u2014My Consultant Corner is here to help.<br data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/\">Schedule your neurology<\/a> or telehealth appointment today and get the expert care you deserve.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neurological Disorders Now Affect Over Half of Americans, New Research Shows Abstract\u00a0 Neurological and nervous-system disorders are a major source of disability in the United States. GBD 2021 data show 180.3 million Americans (54.2%) had at least one nervous system disorder in 2021. The analysis covered 36 conditions, including neurological, congenital, systemic, and infectious disorders. These conditions caused 16.6 million DALYs nationwide. The greatest disability burden came from stroke, Alzheimer\u2019s and dementias, diabetic neuropathy, and migraine. Prevalence was highest among adults 80 years and older. State-level DALY rates varied widely. Since 1990, prevalence has stayed stable, mortality has declined, and YLDs have increased, indicating more chronic disability. Findings emphasize the need for better research, stronger public health planning, and improved resources to address the rising neurological burden in the U.S. &nbsp; Neurological and nervous-system\u2013related disorders have become one of the most significant contributors to disability in the United States, according to new findings published in JAMA Neurology. Researchers report that more than 54% of the U.S. population \u2014 approximately 180 million people \u2014 live with at least one condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. Lead investigator Dr. John P. Ney of Yale University explained that the burden extends well beyond classic neurological illnesses. Many systemic and developmental conditions, including diabetic neuropathy, autism spectrum disorders, and metabolic diseases, also play a major role in shaping nervous system health. Key Data From the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 Analysis Using cross-sectional U.S. data from 1990\u20132021, researchers evaluated 36 nervous system\u2013related disorders, including neurological, congenital, neonatal, infectious, and systemic conditions. The study assessed disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), years lived with disability (YLDs), years of life lost (YLLs), prevalence, and state-level variations. Most Common Nervous-System Conditions in 2021 Tension-type headache: 121.9 million people Migraine: 57.7 million people Diabetic neuropathy: 17.1 million people These conditions are major drivers of chronic disability and reduced productivity. Leading Causes of Neurological Disability Stroke: 3.9 million DALYs Alzheimer\u2019s disease &amp; dementias: 3.3 million DALYs Diabetic neuropathy: 2.2 million DALYs Migraine disorders: 2.1 million DALYs Stroke and dementia remain dominant, but neuropathy and chronic headache disorders contribute heavily to daily functional impairment. Geographic Differences in Neurological Health Burden Highest DALY rates were recorded in: Mississippi Missouri Alabama Indiana Iowa Louisiana South Carolina Lowest rates were found in: California New York Washington New Jersey Age and Sex Trends Adults 80+ years had the highest DALY rates (32,928). Children under 5 years experienced a higher burden than those aged 5\u201319. Burden increased 2x\u20134x across adult age categories. Women showed slightly higher prevalence, but men had more deaths and YLLs. Long-Term Trend (1990\u20132021) Overall prevalence remained stable Mortality declined 14.6% YLDs increased 9.8%, indicating more people survive but live with chronic impairment Dr. Ney emphasized that understanding this expanding burden is essential for shaping U.S. research funding, neurotherapeutic development, and clinical resource allocation. Expert Neurological Care at My Consultant Corner My Consultant Corner is a trusted neurology clinic serving patients in Bloomington, IL. The practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based neurological care through both in-person visits and convenient telehealth neurology services. Whether you\u2019re dealing with migraines, neuropathy, cognitive concerns, or long-term neurological conditions, their specialist team ensures timely assessment, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support to improve your quality of life. Take the Next Step Toward Better Neurological Health If you need reliable neurological services in Bloomington\u2014or prefer flexible care from home\u2014My Consultant Corner is here to help.\ud83d\udc49 Schedule your neurology or telehealth appointment today and get the expert care you deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-research"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13933"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13933\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13940,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13933\/revisions\/13940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myconsultantcorner.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}