The Burden of Neurological Diseases in Asia: An Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Background: The global burden of diseases (GBD) neurological disorders is increasing worldwide. purpose this study to determine the between 1990 and 2019 in Asian regions. Methods: GBD updated every year, most recent version provides according age, gender, region from 2019. was totally separately evaluated as incidence, prevalence, death, disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), years life lost, lived with disability. Findings: In 2019, DALYs were 64.4 million South-East Asia (95% UI 45 ∙2-94∙2) 85∙0 Western pacific regions 63∙0-118∙5). three highest WHO stroke, migraine, Alzheimer's disease other dementias. stroke dementia, Parkinson’s disease, brain central nervous system cancer, multiple sclerosis, tension type headache increased both compared 1990. Infectious such tetanus, meningitis, encephalitis decreased idiopathic epilepsy motor neuron Pacific region. Interpretation: This demonstrated Asia. To reduce neurologic a strategy suited reality each country will be needed, can serve cornerstone strategy. Funding: work supported by Basic Science Research Program through National Foundation Korea (NRF) funded Ministry Education (NRF-2021R1F1A1048113 T-JS). Declaration Interest: None declare.