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The Mean Generation Function Model (MGFM) effectively predicts AIDS incidence and mortality trends in China. This model forecasts a continued rise in AIDS cases and deaths from 2020 to 2023.

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  • AIDS incidence and mortality have rapidly increased in China since 1985.
  • The escalating impact of AIDS necessitates advanced prediction techniques for effective control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Mean Generation Function Model (MGFM) for early warning of AIDS morbidity and mortality.
  • To predict future AIDS prevalence trends in China.
  • To enhance AIDS prediction methodologies and inform transmission control strategies.

Main Methods:

  • The MGFM was employed to forecast AIDS incidence and mortality.
  • Data from 2008 to 2019 on AIDS incidence and mortality in China were utilized to build the predictive model.

Main Results:

  • The MGFM demonstrated capability in predicting annual AIDS incidence and mortality.
  • The model projected a sustained increase in AIDS incidence and mortality in China between 2020 and 2023.

Conclusions:

  • The Mean Generation Function Model serves as an effective tool for monitoring and predicting AIDS trends in China.
  • This study highlights the model's utility in public health surveillance and intervention planning.