Background Bell's palsy (BP) is one of the most common causes of acute-onset unilateral facial
weakness. Through this study we aimed to estimate the incidence of BP in Al-Quseir City, Red
Sea Governorate, Egypt. Patients and methods A project was undertaken to assess the epidemiology
of major neurological disorders. A total of 33 285 eligible patients were screened through a
door-to-door survey (every door) by three specialists in neurology and 15 social workers. All
patients were subjected to detailed history taking and a meticulous neurological examination
by means of a specific questionnaire designed for this study. Results Within 1 year, 27 patients
were diagnosed with BP. This yielded an incidence rate of 98.9/100 000 population (aged 9
years and older). The incidence was higher in the male population than in the female population
(116.4 and 81.2/100 000, respectively). Age-specific incidence of BP showed that its …