The Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in 3 US Communities

Williamson, Dhelia M.; Noonan, Curtis W.; Henry, Judy P.; Wagner, Laurie; Indian, Robert; Lynch, Sharon G.; Neuberger, John S.; Schiffer, Randolph; Trottier, Janine; Marrie, Ruth Ann

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The Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in 3 US Communities

Dec 15 2009
By Williamson, Dhelia M. ; Noonan, Curtis W. ; Henry, Judy P. ; ...
Source: Prev Chronic Dis. 7(1).

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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
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Williamson, Dhelia M. ; Noonan, Curtis W. ; Henry, Judy P. ; Wagner, Laurie ; Indian, Robert ; ... More +

Williamson, Dhelia M. ; Noonan, Curtis W. ; Henry, Judy P. ; Wagner, Laurie ; Indian, Robert ; Lynch, Sharon G. ; Neuberger, John S. ; Schiffer, Randolph ; Trottier, Janine ; Marrie, Ruth Ann Less -
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Introduction

We estimated the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in 3 large geographic areas in the southern, middle, and northern United States.

Methods

The primary data source was medical records from office visits to private neurologists' practices or to neurology departments in tertiary care facilities during a 3-year period. Additional data sources included patient advocacy groups, nursing homes, and general practitioners.

Results

Three-year US age-adjusted prevalence estimates for the study areas varied substantially. The prevalence was lowest (47.2 per 100,000 population) in the Texas study area (33°30′ north latitude), intermediate (86.3 per 100,000 population) in the Missouri study area (39°07′ north latitude), and highest (109.5 per 100,000 population) in the Ohio study area (41°24′ north latitude). The geographic differences remained strong after age-adjustment to the world standard population. The inverse association between UV light exposure and MS prevalence estimates was consistent with this observed latitude gradient. In all 3 areas, MS prevalence was highest among women, people aged 40 to 59 years, and non-Hispanics.

Conclusion

These results provide necessary prevalence estimates for community cluster investigations and establish baseline estimates for future studies to evaluate temporal trends in disease prevalence.
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Adult Aged Age Distribution Female Humans Middle Aged Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence Racial Groups
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Prev Chronic Dis. 7(1).
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1545-1151
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Journal Article
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United States
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North America
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7
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1
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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