The relevance of social and commercial determinants for neurological health.


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Article
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Authors
Walsh, Sebastian 
Merrick, Richard 
Brayne, Carol 
Abstract

A disconnect has developed over the past two decades between neurological and neuroscientific research, which have seen notable innovation and development, and our increasing understanding of the role of social and commercial determinants of health, including the health of the nervous system. Over the next two decades, grounding neurological research in public health and epidemiological principles can bring about a paradigm shift, away from reductionism, over-medicalisation, and health inequities towards neurological research that reduces inequalities and has true relevance to the populations it aims to serve. People who are involved in neurological and neuroscientific research and practice, as clinicians, researchers, publishers, and funders, can create change by being more aware of the social and commercial determinants of health, reprioritising research funding, and advocating for greater neurological health equity.

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Keywords
Humans, Public Health, Research Personnel
Journal Title
Lancet Neurol
Conference Name
Journal ISSN
1474-4422
1474-4465
Volume Title
21
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Sponsorship
Department of Health (via National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)) (NIHR302276)
NIHR ARUK