Analysis reveals rising incidence and prevalence of schizophrenia in China, indicating urgent public health needs.
Key Points
The burden of schizophrenia in China shows rising disability-adjusted life years, with public health challenges becoming more pressing.
Age-standardized prevalence rates increased at 0.130% annually, outpacing global trends substantially.
Join point regression reveals trends include a 2016 rebound in schizophrenia incidence rates after a previous decline.
Projected data estimate that by 2050, China's schizophrenia prevalence could reach 488.3 per 100,000 population, highlighting the need for improved mental health services.