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The Danish Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Registry, established in 1956, offers high-quality data on MS cases in Denmark. This nationwide registry provides over 50 years of valuable information for MS research.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The Danish Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Registry was established in 1956.
  • It continuously collects and classifies data on all Danes diagnosed with MS since 1949, adhering to standardized diagnostic criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment and scope of the Danish Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Registry.
  • To highlight the registry's data collection, completeness, and validity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing nationwide data collection for all individuals with a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in Denmark.
  • Continuous classification of new cases and updates using standardized diagnostic criteria.

Main Results:

  • As of January 2005, the registry contained data on 20,652 individuals with a confirmed MS diagnosis.
  • The registry demonstrated high completeness (91%) and validity (94%).

Conclusions:

  • The Danish Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Registry is the sole nationwide MS registry in existence.
  • It offers an extensive historical dataset spanning over 50 years, crucial for epidemiological studies and understanding MS progression.