Global trends and burden of idiopathic epilepsy: regional and gender differences from 1990 to 2021 and future outlook.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic epilepsy (IE) remains a significant neurological disorder, contributing to substantial global morbidity and mortality. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the global burden of IE from 1990 to 2021, focusing on trends in incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) across different geographic regions. Additionally, the study projects IE burden trends through 2036, providing insights for future public health interventions.

Methods

Data were extracted from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021). IE incidence, mortality, and DALYs were analyzed by age, sex, year, and geographic location. Age-standardized rates were computed to facilitate comparisons across countries and regions. Temporal trends in IE burden were evalu

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834477 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature