Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Early screening prevents 80% of brain diseases
Dr P Vijaya, a brain expert, talked about how important it is to check for brain disease risks early.
She said that things like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking can cause brain problems.
By finding and managing these risks early, up to 80% of brain diseases can be prevented.
She spoke at a public event about brain health, along with other doctors.
Early screening and managing risk factors can prevent up to 80% of neurological disease burden.
Key risk factors for brain diseases include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet.
The public awareness programme was organized by Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences in Guntur.
Dr P Vijaya, Head of the Department of Neurosciences, was the main speaker.
Other speakers included Psychiatrist Dr Ajay, senior neurologist Dr U Veeramma, and Dr N Srinivasa Rao.
- Who
- Dr P Vijaya, Head of the Department of Neurosciences at Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Guntur
- What
- Public awareness programme on brain health and mental health
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Guntur
- Why
- To educate the public on the importance of early screening and managing risk factors to prevent brain diseases
Preventative Healthcare Advocates
Skeptics of Early Screening
Effectiveness of Early Screening
Preventative Healthcare Advocates
Early screening and management of risk factors can prevent up to 80% of neurological disease burden.
Skeptics of Early Screening
Some may argue that early screening may lead to unnecessary stress and potential misdiagnosis.
- Event
- Public awareness programme on brain health and mental health
- Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, Guntur
- Key Speakers
- Dr P Vijaya, Dr Ajay, Dr U Veeramma, Dr N Srinivasa Rao
- Risk Factors
- Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet