Main description:

Neuroepidemiology in Tropical Health covers major neurological diseases of relevance in tropical settings and examines the specificities of epidemiology of neurological diseases in the context of tropical countries that face many challenges when compared to the developed world. Part One focuses on methods and their eventual specificities, and how such methods, like sampling, can be adapted for specific scenarios. Parts Two and Three discuss environmental factors and their consequences for neurology in the tropical world, as well as large geographical areas and their specificities. Finally, Part Four presents relevant neurological diseases in in-depth chapters.

This invaluable information will help readers recognize the various neurological conditions presented, with the inclusion of their aetiologies and treatment in tropical areas. The book therefore fills a gap in the neuroepidemiology literature, with chapters written by an international collection of experienced authors in the field.

Contents:

Part I: Fundamental Concepts 1. Methodological challenges of neuroepidemiological studies in low and middle income countries

Part II: Tropical Neuroepidemiology: Between Environment and Genetics 2. Neuro-epidemiology in tropical health: Socio-cultural factors 3. Climatic factors under the tropics 4. Economic aspects 5. Tropical epidemiology: Nutritional factors 6. Genetics of infections and diseases caused by human parasites affecting the central nervous system

Part III: Tropical Neuroepidemiology by Large Areas of the World 7. Asia 8. Neurologic disease of tropical Oceania 9. Neuroepidemiology in Latin America 10. Epidemiology of neurological disorders in sub-saharan Africa

Part IV: Focus on Specific Neurological Syndromes or Diseases in Tropical Areas 11. Epilepsy 12. Dementia 13. Other neurocognitive disorders in tropical health (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease) 14. Vascular disorders 15. Neuromuscular disorders in tropical areas 16. Headaches in tropical areas 17. Neuropsychiatric disorders and addictions 18. Neurological syndromes or diseases caused by parasites in tropical areas 19. Bacterial diseases of the nervous system 20. Viral Diseases 21. Other Diseases: Traumatic brain injuries, tumors and multiple sclerosis