Burden of epilepsy in China and its provinces, 1990 to 2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.

The disease burden of epilepsy is still heavy in China, especially in the western provinces. The incidence and prevalence of epilepsy increased between 1990 and 2019, and the burden of epilepsy in the elderly increases gradually. This study provides evidence on epilepsy prevention and care of different regions in China.