2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-719. The Global Incidence and Prevalence of Hydrocephalus

719. The Global Incidence and Prevalence of Hydrocephalus

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Dr. Albert Isaacs discusses the prevalence and incidence of hydrocephalus globally. He states that the epidemiology of hydrocephalus is not well understood, with estimates ranging from five to 400 cases per 100,000 individuals. To address this, the speaker conducted a systematic review of papers published after 1985 and analyzed data from birth defects surveillance groups. The review found a prevalence of 72 per 100,000 in the pediatric population, which increased to 88 per 100,000 when including hydrocephalus associated with spina bifida. The incidence of isolated hydrocephalus cases globally was around 50 per 100,000 per year, increasing further with spina bifida. Low-income countries showed higher prevalence and incidence rates. The speaker emphasizes the need for better reporting and understanding of hydrocephalus in adults.

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Albert Isaacs, MD (Canada)

Keywords

hydrocephalus

prevalence

incidence

epidemiology

global