Global, regional, and national burden of brain and central nervous system cancer: a systematic analysis of incidence, deaths, and DALYS with predictions to 2040.

BACKGROUND

Brain and central nervous system (CNS) cancers present significant health challenges globally, characterized by increasing incidence and mortality rates. This study utilizes data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 to analyze trends and project future burdens.

METHODS

We calculated age-standardized rates (ASRs) of incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for brain and CNS cancers from 1990 to 2021. Trends were analyzed using estimated annual percentage change, and future projections were made with an Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. Correlations between the socio-demographic index (SDI) and ASR were also examined.

RESULTS

The study revealed a 106% increase in incidence number and a 63.67% rise in death number over the study period. The ARIMA model predicts declines in incidence, mortality, and DALYs by 2040. Higher incidence rates were observed in high SDI regions, while greater mortality occurred in low SDI areas, indicating significant disparities.

CONCLUSION

These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and sustained healthcare investments to manage the global burden of brain and CNS cancers effectively. The projected declines suggest potential effectiveness of current public health strategies but highlight the importance of addressing socio-demographic disparities.