32. Neurological Disorders

Source: Mathers and others 2006.

n.a. = not applicable.

a. Treatment for PD is assumed to be effective for a maximum of 10 years. We also assume that a patient reverts to the untreated disability weight after 10 years.

b. Disability is assumed to last a maximum of 10 years; then we assume the patient recovers fully.

c. The patient is assumed to experience no benefit from treatment. Benefits are in the form of reduced caregiver hours.

d. Treatment does not change the disability weight following a recurrent stroke; only the likelihood of experiencing a second stroke is reduced.