The enigma of Lenin's (1870-1924) malady

V. Lerner; Y. Finkelstein; E. Witztum

doi:10.1111/j.1468-1331.2004.00839.x

The enigma of Lenin's (1870-1924) malady

V. Lerner, Y. Finkelstein, E. Witztum

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Abstract

The health of heads of states is not always handled in the same way as an incapacitating disability in ordinary professionals. Instead of suspension of responsibilities, the health status of political leaders is concealed, especially when the illness is perceived as stigmatizing, such as organic mental impairment or sexual disorder. The objective of the present paper is to analyse the malady of Lenin (1870-1924) in the light of relevant and new medical information. It is hoped that this will accentuate the need for transparency when the health of a statesman is concerned.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	371-376
Number of pages	6
Journal	European Journal of Neurology
Volume	11
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-1331.2004.00839.x
State	Published - 1 Jun 2004

Keywords

Cerebrovascular disease
Differential diagnosis
Leaders
Lenin
Neurosyphilis

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Neurology
Clinical Neurology

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