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“A Detailed Study of Neurological Problems in India and the Damage Caused by the Use of Divine Powers in their Treatment”

Firoz Mansuri

Abstract


According to an estimate, about 30 million people in India are suffering from some kind of neurological disease. Talking about statistics, 2,394 patients in a population of 1,00,000 are victims of these diseases. Yet there is a lack of awareness about these diseases and these patients face discrimination and stigma in the society. Due to lack of awareness and understanding, many wrong myths are also associated with these diseases, which have a bad effect on the life of the patient. Due to these misconceptions, there is a hindrance in the treatment and sometimes the condition of the patient becomes very serious.


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