High prevalence and no latitude gradient of multiple sclerosis in Norway

被引：38
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作者：
Berg-Hansen, P.
Moen, S. M.
Harbo, H. F.
Celius, E. G.
机构：
[1] Oslo Univ Hosp, Dept Neurol, Ulleval, Norway
[2] Univ Oslo, Inst Clin Med, N-0316 Oslo, Norway
来源：
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL | 2014年 / 20卷 / 13期
关键词：
Epidemiology; latitude; latitude gradient; multiple sclerosis; Norway; prevalence;
D O I：
10.1177/1352458514525871
中图分类号：
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要：
The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing, and the presence of a latitude gradient for MS risk is still discussed. We present the first nationwide prevalence estimates for Norway, spanning the latitudes from 58-71 degrees North, in order to identify a possible latitude gradient. Information from the Oslo MS Registry and the Norwegian MS Registry and Biobank was combined with data from the Norwegian Patient Registry, the Norwegian Prescription Database and Statistics Norway. We estimated a crude prevalence of 203/100,000 on 1 January 2012. The prevalence in the Northern and Southern regions were not significantly different. MS prevalence in Norway is among the highest reported worldwide. We found no evidence of a latitude gradient.
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页码：1780 / 1782
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