Thirty-year trends in the prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Mazandaran Province: Application of advanced statistical methods

Key Points

• The prevalence of multiple sclerosis has increased significantly over the observed period, suggesting rising incidence rates.
• An incidence increase of nearly 50% was observed between 1990 and 2020, indicating a growing health concern.
• Statistical methods were applied to analyze the prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis over the last three decades.
• These findings highlight the need for better understanding and resources to address the increasing burden of multiple sclerosis.