Trends in Neurological Disorders: Multiple Sclerosis and Others
An analysis of neurological disorders in Italy from 1990 to 2023 revealed that while overall disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates declined, conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease saw an increase in burden, particularly among females.
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Why it matters
This information sheds light on long-term trends in neurological health and highlights the rising burden of specific disorders, which could inform healthcare policy and allocation of resources.
What this does not prove
The study provides a broad overview of trends but does not establish causal relationships between factors and disease burden changes.
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Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-10-09
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
Original sources
- Primary evidenceLong-term trends in selected neurological disorders in Italy (1990-2023): analysis of the global burden of disease (GBD) 2023 data. ↗DOI: 10.1007/s10072-026-09457-8
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study designTitle: Long-term trends in selected neurological disorders in Italy (1990-2023): analysis of the global burden of disease (GBD) 2023 data.
findingsCerebrovascular and CNS infectious causes showed the largest reductions, whereas multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, idiopathic epilepsy, and motor neuron disease increased.
publication datePublication date: 2026-10-09
limitationsTitle: Long-term trends in selected neurological disorders in Italy (1990-2023): analysis of the global burden of disease (GBD) 2023 data.
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