Table 3.
ICD-10 classification of neurological diseases in the elderly
| ICD-10 Classification | Frequency | Percentages (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episodic and paroxysmal disorders | Headaches | 14 | 7.5 |
| Epilepsy | 6 | 3.2 | |
| Cerebrovascular | 13 | 7.0 | |
| Sleep disorders | 2 | 1 | |
| Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders | 25 | 13.3 | |
| Other disorders of the nervous system | 11 | 5.8 | |
| Extrapyramidal and movement disorders | 27 | 14.6 | |
| Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system | 17 | 9.2 | |
| Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system | 2 | 1 | |
| Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system | 24 | 12.8 | |
| Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes | 4 | 2.1 | |
| Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle | 1 | 0.5 | |
| Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system | 0 | 0 | |
| Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system | 0 | 0 |
ICD: International Classification of Diseases.