Preux Pierre-Marie, Dumas Michel (eds.) Neuroepidemiology in Tropical Health

Academic Press, 2018. — 342 p. — ISBN 9780128046258.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.Fundamental Concepts
Methodological Challenges of Neuroepidemiological Studies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Tropical Neuroepidemiology: Between Environment and Genetics
Sociocultural Factors
Climatic Factors Under the Tropics
Economic Aspects
Tropical Epidemiology: Nutritional Factors
Genetics of Infections and Diseases Caused by Human Parasites Affecting the Central Nervous System
Tropical Neuroepidemiology by Large Areas of the World
Asia
Neurologic Diseases in Tropical Oceania
Neuroepidemiology in Latin America
Epidemiology of Neurological Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa
Focus on Specific Neurological Syndromes or Diseases in Tropical Areas
Epilepsy
Dementia
Other Neurocognitive Disorders in Tropical Health (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease)
Vascular Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders in Tropical Areas
Headaches in Tropical Areas
Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Addictions
Neurological Syndromes or Diseases Caused by Parasites in Tropical Areas
Bacterial Diseases of the Nervous System
Viral Diseases
Other Diseases: Traumatic Brain Injuries, Tumors, and Multiple Sclerosis