Open AccessParkinson’s Disease in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia: Consensus from the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Task Force for the Middle East
Author(s) -
Hanan Khalil,
Lana M. Chahine,
Junaid Siddiqui,
Mehri Salari,
Shaimaa I. ElJaafary,
Zakiyah Aldaajani,
Mishal Abu Al-Melh,
Tareq Mohammad Mohammad,
Muneer Abu Snineh,
Nadir Ali Syed,
Mohit Bhatt,
M. A. Habib,
Majed Habahbeh,
Samer D. Tabbal,
Beomseok Jeon,
Jawad A. Bajwa
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of parkinson's disease/journal of parkinson's disease (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.747
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1877-718X
pISSN - 1877-7171
DOI - 10.3233/jpd-191751
Subject(s) - middle east , health care , multidisciplinary approach , population , task force , medicine , political science , public relations , economic growth , environmental health , public administration , economics , law
Understanding the regional needs and available healthcare resources to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) is essential to plan appropriate future priorities. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Task Force for the Middle East was established to raise awareness and promote education across the region on PD and other movement disorders. Broadly, the task force encompasses the countries of the Middle East but has included North Africa and South Asia as well (MENASA).