Estimates of Global Needs for Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Analysis Based on the GBD-WHO Rehabilitation Database 2021

Our findings reveal a large and escalating global burden of neurological disorders requiring rehabilitation, driven by demographic aging and population growth. It is essential to expand rehabilitation services and integrate them into primary healthcare systems, particularly in LMICs.

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Neuroepidemiology
Published
2026-01-19
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000550340
Primary Topic
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
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Estimates of Global Needs for Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Analysis Based on the GBD-WHO Rehabilitation Database 2021

Kejia Cao, Yaqiong Fang
Neuroepidemiology
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
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Estimates of Global Needs for Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Analysis Based on the GBD-WHO Rehabilitation Database 2021

Kejia Cao, Yaqiong Fang
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Abstract

Our findings reveal a large and escalating global burden of neurological disorders requiring rehabilitation, driven by demographic aging and population growth. It is essential to expand rehabilitation services and integrate them into primary healthcare systems, particularly in LMICs.

Neuroepidemiology
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
No poverty
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
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Estimates of Global Needs for Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Analysis Based on the GBD-WHO Rehabilitation Database 2021 — Kejia Cao, Yaqiong Fang · Neuroepidemiology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS