The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in south east Wales

A population-based survey of multiple sclerosis in the county of South Glamorgan has demonstrated a prevalence of 441/376718 (117/10(5)). Eighty six per cent of the patients (101/10(5)) had definite or probable disease and 14% (16/10(5)) had suspected multiple sclerosis on 1 January 1985. The estima...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1988-12, Vol.51 (12), p.1520-1524
Main Authors: Swingler, R J, Compston, D A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Gene Frequency
HLA Antigens - genetics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis - epidemiology
Multiple Sclerosis - genetics
Neurology
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
Wales
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Summary:A population-based survey of multiple sclerosis in the county of South Glamorgan has demonstrated a prevalence of 441/376718 (117/10(5)). Eighty six per cent of the patients (101/10(5)) had definite or probable disease and 14% (16/10(5)) had suspected multiple sclerosis on 1 January 1985. The estimated average incidence is 5.41/10(5)/year for the period 1947-84 and it has risen significantly over four decades. The prevalence is similar to that found in a recent survey from the south east of England but significantly lower than revised figures from Scotland.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.51.12.1520