Kapittel 4 Brain diseases

Brain diseases represent a significant proportion of the diseases that occur in Norway. They affect a large number of people and can have serious consequences (Oslo Economics, 2024).

4. 1. What are brain diseases?

4. 2. Disease burden and disability as a result of brain diseases

4. 3. Incidence: One in three people in Norway will develop a brain disease during their lifetime

4. 4. Extent of patients in contact with the specialist health service

4. 5. Morbidity and mortality

4. 6. Functional impairment and disability

4. 7. Economic burden caused by brain diseases

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Last update: 24. april 2025