Prevalence of restless legs syndrome: A community-based study from Argentina

Abstract Background and purpose The number of restless legs syndrome (RLS) prevalence studies performed outside Europe and North America remains small. We conducted a community-based study to estimate the relative prevalence of RLS in Argentina. Patients and methods A total sample of 471 participant...

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Published in:Parkinsonism & related disorders 2009-07, Vol.15 (6), p.461-465
Main Authors: Gustavo Persi, Gabriel, Etcheverry, Jose Luis, Vecchi, Celeste, Parisi, Virginia Laura, Ayarza, Ana Clara, Gatto, Emilia Mabel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Argentina - epidemiology
Chi-Square Distribution
Epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neurology
Prevalence
Restless legs
Restless Legs Syndrome - epidemiology
Retrospective Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Background and purpose The number of restless legs syndrome (RLS) prevalence studies performed outside Europe and North America remains small. We conducted a community-based study to estimate the relative prevalence of RLS in Argentina. Patients and methods A total sample of 471 participants from high (Buenos Aires) and low population density areas (three cities with
ISSN:1353-8020
1873-5126
DOI:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2008.11.012